Trews pattern

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Originally, trews fit close to the body. Even military trews do not follow this design any longer... It seems that the original trews may have evolved from the socks that were made on the bias 'back in the day', which also fit tightly, had one seam down the back....

Although the fabric is cut like trousers, trews is an acceptable name.

From what I found, although they are more like 'modern' trousers than they used to be, trews are high waisted, tend to lack an outside seam, have a fishtail back and are straight legged...

IMHO, I would have tartan trousers made up.... If you want to wear kilt jackets and what not, have the waist made higher....

Check out these links for retail suppliers and descriptions....

http://www.nicolsonhighlandwear.co.uk/list/trews.html

http://www.highlandclans.com/Tartan_Trews.html

http://www.lindaclifford.com/Trousers.html