How to make the Thai Fishermen's pattern (4950 Views)

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  Step 1 of 15

  Before starting this how to, download the pattern for those pants: B-003.

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  Step 2 of 15

  You will need about 2 yards of a lightweight woven cotton fabric. Cut each pattern piece twice, except the waistband, which is cut just once. Cut the waistband on the fold with the top edge of the pattern aligning with the selvage edge of the fabric.

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  Step 3 of 15

  Sew short angled top seam of the Crotch Piece to the corresponding seam of the Curved Front and Back pieces, as seen in the picture.
  

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  Step 4 of 15

  Now, where the Curved Front (or Back) piece and the Crotch piece join will form a long piece skinny piece. Sew this piece to a side of the Side Panel piece. Repeat for the other side: you will end up with two opposite pieces, one for the front and one for the back of the pants.

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  Step 5 of 15

  Now, sew the two large pieces into the round, sewing one Side Panel Piece to the opposite straight side of the Curved Front/Back piece.
  

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  Step 6 of 15

  Sew the inseam.

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  Step 7 of 15

  Next, finish the pocket opening by folding over the seam allowance twice and stitching across. Using the pattern markings, place the pocket on the leg, pin and sew it down.

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  Step 8 of 15

  Pin and sew the waistband closed on its shorter side so that it forms a circle. Then sew it to the top of pants. The side seam of the waistband should line up to one of the side panel seams. If you cut one side at the selvage make sure to attach the waistband to the pant with the raw edge.

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  Step 9 of 15

  Finish the top of your waistband by folding over the seam allowance twice and stitching across, unless you used the selvage for the top of it, then you can leave it as is.

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  Step 10 of 15

  This is what your waistband seam and pocket should look like. You will now sew and attach your tie belt.

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  Step 11 of 15

  You have 2 pieces for your tie; sew them together to make one long tie.

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  Step 12 of 15

  Fold the seam allowance along the edges to the inside of the belt. Press them down. Fold both ends in as well. Press down again. Now fold the entire belt in its length in half, press and stitch.

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  Step 13 of 15

  Fold the seam allowance along the edges to the inside of the belt. Press them down. Fold both ends in as well. Press down again. Now fold the entire belt in its length in half, press and stitch.

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  Step 14 of 15

  Hem the legs of your Thai pants and you’re done!

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  Step 15 of 15

  How to tie your Thai Pants: Hold the pants up so the legs are at your desired length. Hold one side in the middle and pull the other side tightly folding it in towards the center, creating an angled crease along the length of your leg. While holding the first fold in the center pull on the other side and fold to the center, creating an angled crease along the length of your other leg. Hold the center with one hand, find your strings and pull them around to the front and tie. Now fold down the excess cloth over the strings.