
www.evangestyle.com www.evangesews.com Whether you call them harem pants, salwar pants, hammer pants, or even parachute pants, this style of pant is among the easiest to draft a pattern for. If you're an absolute beginner, in lieu of a separate waistband I'd recommend just folding the top over, sewing it shut, then either inserting an elastic or a drawstring. If you're unsure of this technique, try watching my video tutorial on bloomers, it's the same basic idea: www.youtube.com If you want to make a salwar kameez, use the same technique, but use a drawstring instead of elastic. Indian clothing usually uses drawstring waistbands. If you'd like something that looks a bit more professional, but is still easy enough for a beginner, use an elastic waistband like I use in the video. I didnt go into much detail about it, but it's almost the exact same waistband as in my video on leggings: www.youtube.com If you're wanting to make a polished looking pair of peg-legs, and are using a non-stretchy fabric, try the waistband mentioned in my circle skirt video: www.youtube.com and in my box pleated skirt video: www.youtube.com and in my dirndl style skirt video: www.youtube.com If you're using this tutorial to make a bellydance costume, or just want something a bit more low-rise, then use a curved, wide waistband. Check out my knife pleated skirt tutorial for details on that sort of waistband: www.youtube.com And remember that if you're not doing an elasticized or drawstring waist <b>...</b>
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