I remember when I first started to sew, there were many a project that didn’t quite make it past the cutting room floor. There were corduroy pants that looked like they were designed for one legged men that weighed at least 300 lbs, linen blouses with collars of uneven proportions ( now quite fashionable), and the inevitable ‘wrong side out’ pillowcase that I just knew I had gotten right the first time.
Making Pants?
Interested in making yourself or someone else a pair of pants?
Stumped on where or how to begin?
Quick guideline for fabric selection.
Depending on the inseam and waist of the individual you are making the pants for, special attention needs to be paid to the width of the fabric you are purchasing. While most fabrics are manufactured with 45″ width, there are some sold at 54″, 60″, 72″ and even 108″ wide as well. If you are using a pattern to map out your project, check the fabric requirements on the side. Most patterns base their fabric yardage requirements on 45″ wide material. More is always better if you can afford it though, so if a pattern calls for 2 1/2″ yards of a 45″ corduroy, go ahead and get 3. You never know what may happen in the crafting process. Again, the more, the better.
Dear Netfah,
What is corduroy material and how do I determine its wale?
-Heather, Chicago Il
Dear Heather,
