Okay, so I’ve been on the hunt for some comfy, warm pants for the winter, and I thought I’d try my hand at making some corduroy ones. I’ve never really worked with corduroy before, so this was a bit of an experiment. I wanted them to be stretchy too, for extra comfort.
Finding the Right Fabric
First things first, I needed to find some fabric. I went to my local fabric store – always an adventure! – and looked for some stretch corduroy. I found some in a nice, deep wine color. It felt soft and had a good amount of stretch, so I grabbed a few yards.
Choosing a Pattern (Or Not!)
Next, I needed a pattern. I could buy it,but honestly, I kinda like to wing it. I have a pair of leggings that fit me really well, so I decided to use those as a rough guide.I’m not very accurate.
Cutting and Sewing
The Cutting Part:I laid out the corduroy, folded it in half, and then laid my leggings on top. I carefully cut around the leggings, leaving about an extra inch all the way around for seam allowances. Remember, it’s always better to cut too big than too small! You can always trim it down later.
- Step 1: Fold fabric, lay leggings on top.
- Step 2: Cut around leggings, leaving extra space.
Sewing it Up: I pinned the two front pieces together, right sides facing each other, and sewed along the crotch seam. Then I did the same for the back pieces. After that, I pinned the front and back sections together, right sides in, and sewed up the side seams and the *’s a bit like putting together a puzzle.
- Step 1: Sew front pieces together.
- Step 2: Sew back pieces together.
- Step 3: Sew front and back together at sides and inseams.
The Waistband
For the waistband, I just measured around my waist, cut a long strip of the corduroy, and folded it in half lengthwise. I sewed the short ends together, then pinned it to the top of the pants, right sides together, and sewed it on. I left a small opening to thread some elastic through.I use my big safety pin to get the elastic in.
Trying Them On and Making Adjustments
Of course, I had to try them on! I put on and found a place that needed to be taken in a bit here and there, and I needed to shorten them a little. So, I made a few more adjustments with my sewing machine, and finally, I had a pair of pants that fit pretty well!
The Finished Product
They’re not perfect, of course. There are a few wonky seams, and the corduroy is a bit tricky to work with because it’s so thick. But you know what? They’re warm, they’re stretchy, and they’re super comfortable. And I made them myself! I’m pretty proud of * is so great!