At 17:43 27/07/2006, you wrote:
OK, this is not /strictly/ historic - although I could argue they're
'traditional' ;-)
Anyway, I'm trying to adapt a Burda pattern to be more like
traditional thai fisherman 'wrap' trousers, which are open at the
outer sides (and therefore cooler to wear and hang nicely) and
wondered if anyone had tried making a pair based on originals they
had purchased perhaps on holiday.
The thing I'm a bit unclear on is how the ties work around the
waist, to hold them up and fit them at the waist: the Burda pattern
is a bit tailored whereas the originals are 'free-size'. I found a
few references on the web, in case you've no idea what I'm talking about.
http://www.thiptop.co.uk/index.php?page=trousers-split
http://www.thaicraftwarehouse.com/tcwProduct.php?fashid=9329
Anyway, what are other people making to cope with this seasonably
toasty weather?
Katherine
Folkwear have re-published their pattern for these kinds of trousers.
They are simply the front and back of a pair of very wide-legged
trousers, joined at the crotch and inside legs only. You then take
the back part, and tie them round the front - I actually use hooks
and eyes here. Pick up the front part and tie them at the back,
overlapping the back at the sides. (You can do this the other way
around - I find this way easiest.)
I made my pair from an old pair of trousers, and just widened the
side seams, but I went a bit too far, and even on me, an English size
24 there is too much fabric in the legs!
Suzi
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