How-to Pants

By Rain Blanken, About.com Guide

Pants might seem like a great challenge, but they are actually pretty easy to make from scratch. The measurements are perfect when you use a pair of pants that fit you as a pattern.

What You'll Need:

• A pair of pajama pants or jeans that fit you just right.
• Two pieces of fabric. They need to be 5" taller than your pants and 2" wider than your pants.
• Measuring tape
• Chalk
• Scissors [recommended scissors]
• Sewing machine or sewing kit
• A drawstring or strip of elastic

Once you have gathered all your materials, we can get started

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• How-to Pants
• Fold Pants to Make the Pattern
• Trace Your Pattern
• Stitch Up the Legs
• Stitch the Crotch Seam
• Add Buttonholes or Measure Elastic
• Fold and Stitch the Waist.
• Hem the Bottom and Finish

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