Tips In Sewing Homemade Womens Jodhpurs

By Arline Bradley


Any horse enthusiasts know the importance of wearing the right clothes when going horseback riding. Traditionally, the female riders will have to wear womens jodhpurs to be able to ride properly. They are tight around the calf area but full around the seat and thighs. They are usually white colored or cream colored.

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.

The next you have to do is to try on the said pair of trousers. Determine how fit it will be for you, after all. It is also the best way to identify and mark the adjustments that you will have to do. If you can, you should try them on the wrong side out. This way, you can mark the pair of trousers easily.

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.

After marking it, remove the pants. Lay it flat on the table. Use the tailor's chalk once again to draw the shape that you want your pair of trousers to take. Take advantage of the knee markings to know where to taper. You should get both of the legs even. Give an allowance for the 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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