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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.

First, you must look for an old pair of jeans that you can use for this. The old pair of jeans can be converted into this kind of trousers. When making a choice, you have to avoid those with a double seam. Do not choose those with the flat-felled seams as well. The trousers have to be comfortable around the waist and full around the thighs.

Before you do anything to the jeans, inspect its material. It is better for you to pick the jeans that are made out of heavy materials since they have enough fullness and weight for horse back riding. You can make the homemade outfit look like the traditional horse back riding pants if you take note of the jean's material.

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.

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 the trousers. You have to examine it if it really fits you. Also, you have to look at yourself in the mirror while wearing the pair of jeans to be sure that it looks good on you. Make adjustments if you are uncomfortable, especially when you try to sit down while wearing the said pair of jeans.




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