Tips In Sewing Homemade Womens Jodhpurs

By Arline Bradley


If your hobby is horseback riding, then you should be the one who places importance in safety and wearing the right riding outfit. Especially if you are a woman, you better make sure to get yourself womens jodhpurs so that you do not get into a bad position or feel any discomfort while pursuing this favorite hobby of yours. Not only that, this outfit will make you look cool and athletic.

It should make you feel more comfortable to ride your horse if you wear this kind of trousers. However, this kind of trousers might not be easy to purchase. There are only a few stores that are selling this. If you wish to have one, you might as well consider sewing your very own pair. Here are the instructions you can note for making your own pair.

The first thing to do is to find a pair of trousers that you want, and can, convert into this. You have some types of pants to avoid when you are looking for a good pair of trousers. Those with double seams and flat-felled seams should not be used in this project. The pair of trousers you should use is that with a comfortable fit around your waist, with a fullness around the thigh.

Pay attention to the materials you use in the trousers. When you choose, make sure that it is made enough of heavy material. You need to get enough weight and fullness, especially around your thigh area. If you do not make sure of this, then it will be impossible for you to obtain the look of those traditional horseback riding jeans.

Once you have made your choice, try it on. You have to check that it really fits you. You will also have to check on any adjustments that you might have to do. If there are adjustments, you should mark it out. Wear the pants on the wrong side out to avoid putting a mark on the side that is usually seen by others.

The area around your knee is the most essential part that you have to pay attention to. The bottom of your knee should be clearly marked with a tailor's chalk. This will be the boundary for where the start of the snug areas for the calves will start.

Once you are done with the market, then you can now remove the pants. Lay it flat on the working table. You will need your tailor's chalk again to draw the traditional shape for your trousers. You can Use the knee markings you made to determine where you must taper. The legs should be even and there should be an extra part for seams.

Get your sewing machine. Change the settings of the sewing machine to the longest stitch. Be sure to sew with the machine basting along the lines. Of course, it is common knowledge to sew along the lines on the pants at the wrong side.

Try what you made. You have to check out yourself on the mirror too. Try to sit down or walk a few steps to see if you are really feeling comfortable with the outfit you have on. Once you are satisfied and you do not see any need for adjustments, sew the seams in place.




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