StyleArc Lola farm-style

An upcoming four-day getaway in Yallingup, three hours south of Perth, prompted a holiday pants sewing session. We stayed at a farm in the bush, which was just idyllic. The boys rode horses and tractors and ate passionfruit from the vine to the point that I seriously feared for their digestion. It was only ten minutes drive to the wild and beautiful Yallingup beach where these photos were taken.

The pants are StyleArc lola, which I have made before and which are the ultimate in comfy-but-still cool-to-be-seen-wearing attire. I think so anyway! The first pair were made with silk charmeuse, which gave a completely different look to these, made with open-weave, silk/linen from Homecraft Textiles. I have also made some in fleece (unblogged), which are super cosy, while retaining the fashionable shape - think Papercut Anima or True Bias Hudson Pants.

I like the look of these rolled up, boyfriend-style, but I can also vouch for them worn with Blundstone boots (Blundies) for instant farm chic!

 That's me Alabama Chanin-ing under the fruit trees.

This random beach dog was suitably impressed.

There's not much more to say about these, but I just love the relaxed fit, the pocket placement (I used navy cotton for the pockets, see below for a peek) and the elastic waist, which is essential for long lunches at local wineries. The silk/linen was a good choice as it doesn't crease and feels cool in the sun and warm enough in the wind. It frayed like crazy while sewing, but submitted nicely to the overlocker. I would have loved this fabric as a dress too, but pants are more practical as autumn sets in, not to mention the pattern hiding a multitude of farm dirt!

I'll leave you with a gorgeous Australian Kelpie controlling some wayward sheep.