How To Sew Womens Jodhpurs Correctly

By Arline Bradley


If your hobby is horseback riding, then you should be the one who places importance in safety and wearing the right riding outfit. Especially if you are a woman, you better make sure to get yourself womens jodhpurs so that you do not get into a bad position or feel any discomfort while pursuing this favorite hobby of yours. Not only that, this outfit will make you look cool and athletic.

It is also a common knowledge that the said wear is not that easy to find. Since this is the case, more and more people are getting interested in sewing their own. It is actually possible to make one, as long as the person has a sewing machine. Here are some of the simple steps that you can follow if you are thinking of sewing your own pair of trousers for horseback riding.

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.

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.

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.

Once you are done with the market, then you can now remove the pants. Lay it flat on the working table. You will need your tailor's chalk again to draw the traditional shape for your trousers. You can Use the knee markings you made to determine where you must taper. The legs should be even and there should be an extra part for 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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