Easy Historical Pants Tutorial || LARP, Renfaire & Fantasy Sewing

Historically inspired pants don't have to be difficult! This sewing tutorial is aimed at beginner sewists making their first projects, but these kind of trousers are a great basic outfit piece that can suit pretty much every kit and costume. I have used these Rus viking type of pants for historical, fantasy and many other genres of larp. And best of all, they are very comfortable too!
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:04 Choosing Fabric
1:48 Calculating Fabric Length
5:02 Wash it!
5:26 Drawing Patterns & Cutting
8:02 Make Markings
9:11 Sew Upper Pant Leg
10:28 Insert Gusset
13:07 Close Front & Back
13:53 Finish Seams
17:11 Sew The Tunnel
18:43 Sew Lower Pant Leg
19:29 Gather Top Leg
22:24 Attach Lower Leg
24:10 Finish Hems
25:28 Make Closure Band
27:57 Insert Closure Band
28:50 Done!
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[@MarisArmoury]

I apologize for the glitches during the reveal, I might've gone slightly insane while recording those 😛 Link to the worksheet: ko-fi.com/s/72d4c59768. UPDATE 23-03! Worksheet now includes alterations for, if you, unlike me, do have a butt and don't want it to ride down when you sit 😉 Talking head portions edited with Gling.ai

[@linda.brotherton1689]

Great teacher

[@Pishcott85]

I love those pants. So I made three for casual daily life. Just with pockets... :D

[@MarisArmoury]

Nice! Maybe I should do a pocket version somewhere in the future as well.. 🤔

[@GM-qq1wi]

Same, I should've added pockets.

[@danieljordan4320]

Hurray for pockets!

[@Londrino]

Any recommendations for adding pockets? It seems like it might be difficult without a seam on the outer leg

[@MarisArmoury]

@@Londrino Correct, and sewing the pockets on the fabric might not be the best for these kind of pants either which how much they are gathered. When you make these for larp the easiest is to wear a belt with pouches over it.

[@antlersonwheels646]

These look like they'd be super practical for riding a bike: loose enough in the upper legs to accommodate a full range of motion but tight enough in the ankles to not get caught in the chain

[@antlersonwheels646]

Especially here in the United States where most bikes don't have chain guards

[@Marialla.]

That's a really good point!

[@rebekahoberson1447]

I think real ninjas used similar pants for this reason.

[@flame-nl4wt]

These style of pants were originally intended for mounted troops

[@mandylavida]

​@@flame-nl4wtI was wondering about horse riding.

[@gildahobbs8829]

I'm so glad the algorithm knows me well enough to have suggested this video because this entire channel is a goldmine

[@karenpeck4344]

American here, finally green with envy upon finding out that "one meter forty" fabric is equivalent to the widest fabric that is sold in bulk at my fabric store!

[@IluvinortheIneffable]

I can find pretty wide canvas bolts online. 2m+

[@karenpeck4344]

@@IluvinortheIneffable in the States? I'd love to find 100% cotton for quilting, but the weight at my local store is flimsy

[@SolitaireMasta]

Buy old sheets at goodwill! I'm using a green fitted sheet that I found for five dollars and was able to to recut another pant leg after messing up one one.

[@nenagravil]

Well this is the best video I have seen in a long time. No one does actual tutorials anymore because the algorithm doesn't push them, so thank you for doing a real step by step tutorial. You deserve so many more subscribers and views! I am going to be watching, liking, commenting on, and sharing all your videos to try to boost your visibility. :)

[@MarisArmoury]

Thank you so much! 💚

[@angelanice]

I love how comprehensive and beginner friendly this is ❤ so many people suggest starting with skirts, but this makes pants so much less intimidating!

[@MarisArmoury]

Thanks! And it is true that most pants are a bit more specific in getting the fit right compared to skirts. But that is what makes these a bit more easy, if you cut the top a bit wider or smaller it doesn't matter, as it will be gathered with the belt anyway, and the gusset gives a lot of crotch room too.

[@angelanice]

I made some today, and I had a problem with the crotch measurement. I measured the way you showed, but forgot that I have a larger than average rear so it doesn't come up as high as I want in the back. I'd definitely recommend measuring both front and back to avoid this ❤

[@MarisArmoury]

Ah yes, that can happen. It is one of the reasons why these pants go all the way up to the waist instead of 'just' the hip so there is a bit more leeway in how far the pants can move down before they become uncomfortably low. If you have a lot of difference in the front and back you can also make the back a bit higher, but that does make the pattern drawing a bit more complicated. You can add the extra height in the back so one side of the upper pant pattern piece ends higher, but then you do have to smoothen the angle at the end. Otherwise the back of your pants will look like ^ where the seams attach which means the tunnel would be on an angle. That wouldn't work, so you can make the pants go up towards the back but make it end flat so the seams would attach at an - angle again. I hope that makes sense 😅 Unfortunately I don't think we can link pictures in comments.

[@MarisArmoury]

@@angelanice If you re-download the worksheet the instructions for these alterations should be included! ko-fi.com/s/72d4c59768. They include pictures and diagrams and might make more sense than the comment ;)

[@pipperoni8567]

I appreciate that you explain so thoroughly in a tutorial aimed at beginners, really love this

[@samanthaash3944]

Oooh I kinda want to modify the bottoms of the pants slightly to be similar to a lantern sleeve for my pants. This is such a must have tutorial. Excellent work.

[@MarisArmoury]

That sounds like a cool idea and should definitely be possible! Either with a very short 'lower leg' as hem, or if you don't mind maybe even with elastic in a tunnel. Saves you the gathering step as well.

[@akhagee4707]

Thank you for how well you walked people thru how to make these. Im sending it to my 16yo. As someone who has sewn for ages, one other thought for your pants drawstring: a package of store bought double fold bias tape, sews on the edge the same way as the one you pressed in the video works great. They are usually 3m/3yd packages & you can usually manage two ties from one package. This is good for when you want contrasting ties, but dont want to buy more fabric.

[@MarisArmoury]

That is a good suggestion as well! And having contrasting ties sounds like a fun idea! Just make sure it is the sturdy kind of bias tape and not the lighter more stretchy decorative one.

[@iregretcommenting]

what a perfect tutorial for a beginner! I really appreciate you showing the extra details like which way to pin and using ironing needles, I never would have thought about it and t would have been easy to skip over for time

[@MarisArmoury]

Yay! Happy to hear! I was sometimes a bit bummed by how much knowledge was already needed for some 'beginner' tutorials so for these I really do think about every step and what knowledge is needed for it. Which is a fun puzzle too!

[@zad7768]

Just the tutorial i was waiting for. From peasant to jedi, you just solved it all for me. Big Thank You!

[@OdinsSage]

I appreciate patterns which can be worked onto fabric in a low-to-zero waste way. Thanks for a fantastic tutorial!

[@MarisArmoury]

Thank you! I guess it is a double bonus, patterns with mostly squares are often easier, but therefore also fit nicely without much wastage.

[@kazeboiii]

I’ve been wanting to crochet a full Link cosplay because……. Reasons. & I find patterns like this are quite helpful in my journey to conceptualize this

[@SandraOrtmann1976]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Just at the right time. My daughter is dead-set doing an Anakin Skywalker cosplay. And he wore such pants. So...time to break out the sewing machine (I hate machine sewing, but this an excellent opportunity to try my hands again at this).

[@pLanetstarBerry]

Love these! My calves are one of the places I gain/lose weight in, though, depending on the season and my health, so I might end up making them bigger than normal and putting some lacing in, for some adjustability.

[@Marialla.]

Laced-up calves sounds like a great idea! Wonderful for those of us who like to wear knee high socks and might need to change them without wanting to remove the pants. Plus there's the cute bow tie under the back of the knee too.

[@melissafaucheux6777]

I did this with a pair of black sleep pants for my husbands costume as his tunic was longer so it didn’t matter what the top looked like. I cut the bottoms off slimmed them down used the same method you did to gather the top and sewed them back together the same way. He said they were really comfortable for Ren fair! Yours look great. Beautiful job!

[@AzraelThanatos]

If you're using the cord or rope option for it, a good idea is to add a larger bead to the ends. Wooden ones work well for it and can work similarly to aglets there in making it easier to tie them off, and if you put them on after feeding the belt through the pants, work great to prevent needing to figure out how to get the belt back in the right position for you. If you're going to do the custom belt, you can do the same kind of thing with another layer of cloth stitched over the ends, sized to make the ends larger than the slots for them at either end.

[@MarisArmoury]

Good idea! Also works as a nice accessory.

[@technonine7586]

Finally, a sewing project I can see myself, who has never sewn before, doing!

[@SvRijswijck]

Awesome tutorial! Really reminds me of the old Dutch LARP forums from 20 years ago where we had similar simple pants and tunics as photographed step-by-step tutorials (lost now to the void of the internet, I've searched but they're truly gone). I remember my first outfit being almost exactly these pants (no gusset but dropped the crotch quite a bit, very wide top for one size fits almost everyone) and a simple T-tunic, still have the pans and they do still see use from time to time. These days, my basic garb is mostly a grab from my LARP wardrobe and crafting focusses more on making cool top layers, but every now and again I do need to go back and make a pair of pants or tunic in a specific colour and these tutorials are a great reminder of how they can be made quickly, quite easily and still turn out great.

[@MarisArmoury]

I also learned the basics of these pants from an old passed on .pdf file, though that only included very basic instructions and no photos 😅. And yes having a good set of basics is great! It is usually the top layers that make a character unique. Especially if you use quite a few layers no-one will notice if you reuse things.

[@marialouise3450]

I've been wanting to make Tobi pants (japanese construction worker pants) and these are similar enough so I can tweak them to look more like how I want! Thank you thank you thank you And also, thnak you so incredibly much for helping with the sewing machine settings!

[@notfeedynotlazy]

2:47 nice paw socks 🙂 Also, I tend to cut the cloth directly to the final sewing allowance (say, 1 cm) instead of cutting it to size after sewing, and to pre-zigzag all around the fabric pieces before sewing, as soon as I've cut them, instead of after sewing them together. Roughly the same work (half the cutting and about 50% more machine sewing), identical result (nicely non-fraying seams), but the seams can be nicely pressed open for that completly seamless look.

[@MarisArmoury]

Thanks! And I normally cut with less seam allowance as well, but if you aren't really used to sewing and measuring, having more seam allowance makes it easier. In case you mis-measured it gives you more room to still make it wider if needed. That's why I opt to go for wider seam allowances in the beginner tutorials.

[@soozlillend]

pooockeettzzz (hisses in golum's voice)... i loved this thanks, after i finish my first skirt this will be my next project. super nicely explained, thank you

[@Marialla.]

These puffy pants might actually go well under a long skirt, to help give it some floof or warmth as needed.

[@eloweez8798]

Beginner sewer here. This makes pants so much less intimidating! Ive always wanted to sew to get these kinds of pants, they look so comfy and cool. I can't wait until i can go make these! Thanks a lot, this tutorial is really comprehensive, and incredibly helpful.

[@DoraG99]

Oooh this is one of the easiest explanations for seeing a gusset I’ve ever seen! I’ve definitely gotta try this project 🥰❤️

[@Eugeniadella]

Excelente pants and excelente explanation!

[@ComingHomeToYourself21]

oh yes, wash before, because I HATE for pants to be too short, as it looks ridiculous and I have loooong legs.

[@christinac3127]

This was extremely clear instructions for me! Thank you for the video!

[@iwannabeyourdog4195]

They kinda look like knickerbockers, love them

[@jackiejames4551]

🎉Great, just what I need! Thank you.

[@mosswhimsy]

Thanks so much for this! I've not been able to find a pattern for trousers like this, this is perfect!

[@theleeonard]

I just started sewing again and thats a great Projekt

[@MolecularMachine]

What a great tutorial for beginners! I definitely feel like I could make these pants now.

[@aegrisomnia]

That gathering is magic to me. 😄

[@phos5990]

this is such a great video!!

[@technopathetic]

This is the first video I've seen from you and it is so well done, looking forward to seeing more from you. Thanks for sharing!

[@rivergalen4020]

Time to add another project to my to-do list

[@brunoschatz5331]

This was such an informational video! You provide very extensive information and I hope someone makes these pants, they look really good. Nice work!

[@Doomfinga91]

Awesome Video! Thank you very much!

[@GadreelAdvocat]

Superb. Bravo.❤

[@ComingHomeToYourself21]

very neat. Well done!!!!

[@mattylarkspur9858]

what a splendid tutorial!! very easy to follow, and it looks like these would be great for tall boots too

[@MarisArmoury]

Yes they are! I used to have taller boots before the ones I'm wearing with it now, and it looked even better. Sadly they started getting leaky so I had to get new ones.

[@jcilly]

New subscriber, much appreciation for your time and sharing these helpful tutorials. Easy to understand and follow along. Supporter from down Under 😊

[@hirsch5922]

Lovely and very helpful tutorial! These are a great jumping off point to actually sew some historical pants (if wanted of course) like some Venitian Breeches for a more baroque inspired look!

[@callmespill6770]

I love this pattern i will definatly be making these for a costume. Genuinely hope the algorithm picks up your work and pushes it to more people well done ^.^

[@MarisArmoury]

Thank you 💚. And in a way it already is! I'm truly surprised by how well this is doing, happy you all like it!

[@Londrino]

Thank you for this easy to follow guide that doesn't skip the basics for us beginners. The stitch tracing in particular is a great technique that I never knew about. I'm excited to take on this project and finally upgrade from the sweatpants with leg wraps that I've been wearing.

[@tourennatrix1553]

Great tutorial, and now I have my first ever sewn pants! I'm excited to take them to the ren faire tomorrow :D

[@MarisArmoury]

Yay! I hope you had fun!

[@Runix1]

Wonderful tutorial! Love the Neytirix shirt

[@MarisArmoury]

I only discovered Neytirix last year, but that was the quickest sub and merch buy I have ever done. Absolutely amazing style and right up my alley in combining cute and horror 😅. Regularly have the phoenix song stuck in my head, bobbing along with the pigeons.

[@Hitsugix]

I'm so glad I found your channel! Looking forward to sewing my first pants soon! Thanks a lot, greetings from Germany!

[@MarisArmoury]

Thank you! And good luck with the sewing adventures!

[@dethmaul]

You explain very cleanly! I made pants once, it was horrific lol

[@keano1457]

i have absolutely no idea how i ended up here but im glad i did. fantastic work, im not sure if i could even properly sew a button : D keep it up

[@just_foxy35]

typically fabric width is 140-170 depending on what kind of fabric here, they always put the width somewhere on the labels tho so it's easy to just check if needed

[@OjaioFansub]

Did them, really comfy, next time will do the waist smaller for mine

[@ravenkoster51]

This comes to me right before the first market of the season. Wheeeeee.. ! I always enjoy your videos, your explanations fit my brainz smoothly, and itś fun watching you taking adventures , too. Hartelijk bedankt 🥰

[@MarisArmoury]

Glad to hear you enjoy them! Graag gedaan! 💚

[@junoismad]

i just got my first sewing machine, im so excited to make those, thank you!

[@MarisArmoury]

Good luck with the sewing journey!

[@H0mework]

Liked and subscribed. Hope you get to 6k soon!

[@MarisArmoury]

Thank you! And just crossed the 6K! 😲

[@Lillyluri]

This is just exactly what I need. And funnily enough, just a few weeks after I've decided that this is my style of fantasy pants.

[@MarisArmoury]

This style is just a great basic that fits so many different outfit ideas 💚

[@EBFeir]

Thank you for such a practical, easy method to make these. We're starting a Viking Glamping camp, and definitely need some Hedeby / Russe trousers. :)

[@MarisArmoury]

Viking camp and glamping sounds like an absolutely wonderful idea! Have a lot of fun!

[@ellahopkinson]

I love these! also i used to have a forest mural- they're amazing :)

[@MarisArmoury]

It was here when we bought the house! It made my choice for what would be the craft room even easier ;) Unfortunately it is fading in places as the sun is shining directly on it in the afternoon, so might need to change it soon. But for now, I'm still happy with it :)

[@controllerpleb6568]

Those pants look great! I feel like they would look good for Jedi robes as well for Star wars. There's a surprising amount of crossover there.

[@MarisArmoury]

Funny how multiple people have made this comparison already. I didn't really think of it yet, but looking at, yes nice crossover indeed!

[@CorvidEclectica]

Thanks!

[@461645]

In South of Brazil those are called Bombacha. Still a traditional garment nowadays.

[@imperialdelights1123]

I really want to try combining this with The Stitchery's split side pants, i will try and update if it do and how it goes!

[@willbe3043]

Not only is it informative and beautiful, your voice and manner of speech is so charismatic as well! I love it when I get an instant sub video recommended, the KZbin algorithm really works sometimes.

[@MarisArmoury]

Yay! Thank you! That makes me happy to hear 💚

[@mellon_keep]

great teacher! i loved this

[@MarisArmoury]

Thank you! It is a fun puzzle to see how things can be explained as simple as possible :)

[@ComingHomeToYourself21]

I love theTHAI fisher pants for pyjamas - VEEEERY comfortable

[@BlackDog69]

The video was great, and very informative. Thank you. I really like your accent alot too. I dont think I've ever heard someone from the Netherlands before.

[@Marialla.]

I like to cut my waist ties in two pieces, like at 26:29. Then I insert a short piece of elastic between the two halves, enough to stretch between the size of my waist and the size of my hips. That way I can tie the ties for the historical look (or to adjust size if my figure changes), but can still slip the pants off without having to untie them, just like elastic waist pants.

[@tedblackburn8679]

Nice swordfighting pants. Subscribed! 🕺

[@nicolascotugno9097]

I love your accent. Excelent video

[@she5los92]

Thank you so much for posting this! I'm gearing up to make some pajama pants and I'd been wondering if there was any way to replace all the curves and fabric waste at the crotch, and it was a square gusset all along! I'm looking forward to making some ultra-comfy, super simple pants!!!

[@unseenuniversity9832]

Love the Irish flag tape measure

[@guillermogongorafigoli4542]

this remembers me Gaucho pants, from Argentina and south Brazil.

[@lirabarbajavier]

Thanks a lot! 😁😈

[@sonjanordahl3158]

I love you paw socks.

[@MarisArmoury]

They are so comfy~

[@wraithlast9201]

Thank you for the effort and thought you put into this. Now go write a book so future generations can benefit from your skills.

[@peterxyz3541]

Remind me of Pennsic 😂❤️

[@Bird-wz7nx]

I want to see if these are good for felted art dolls. I can't do sewing right now with dexterity problems, (just writing this takes a while) but I can needle felt because its imprecise. With some felting and some fabric glue, it might work. A little fabric paint to add texture to pre felted materials and there might be some nice look going on here... The gathering would have to be simplified, of course, (small size, thick material) but it would be super charming

[@MarisArmoury]

I think it should be possible, but like you said the gathering might become a bit tricky. And with all the bulk of the folded seams it might be easier to not go for a fabric belt loop and use a piece of string instead.

[@RockyPeroxide]

I kinda have the feeling I'll see you at Eallum next week ^^

[@MarisArmoury]

Considering that name does not ring a bell, I'm afraid I won't be there 😅

[@CorvidEclectica]

.....thank you.

[@Marialla.]

Instead of just a safety pin to pull the waist tie through the casing, I like to add a bobby pin or a similar piece of wire hooked through the safety pin, to give it extra length. I find this easier to grab and scrunch the fabric along. Of course, if someone can find a bodkin at a sewing store, that would make it easiest, of course.

[@eric_the_egggremlin]

oh shit, this would go great with the Poofy Shirt that Bernadette Banner made a few years ago.... rectangles are Very Good.

[@MarisArmoury]

Allllll the poof!

[@martagasowska6772]

You had a new subscriber at 5:15 XD

[@DaniBee76]

Im pretty excited to try these, They look cozy! How would you recommend adding pockets? Im thinking i cut the upper legs into four skinnier rectangles (adding extra length for the new seam allowance) and then sewing two of them together, leaving a hole for a pocket on the new seam.

[@MarisArmoury]

That would be a way, however, this type of pants isn't really suited for pockets. Once you put stuff in the pockets it can't be as poofy anymore and will sit a bit awkwardly.

[@user-ug5sb6qg1u]

Off topic, Historical Pants is going to be my new band name.

[@TheVinceGamer]

I just finished making these pants and I love em! I did a couple of changes though like making the pants part past the knees and the cuffs shorter. I plan on making another pair but this time for home use. I was planning on using linen but I fear that it may be too transparent - maybe a lighter weight cotton?

[@IluvinortheIneffable]

You could put a thin liner on the linen, like shorts. Or find a tighter weave linen.

[@MarisArmoury]

Happy to hear you like them! Linen comes in various weights and the heavier ones shouldn't be too transparent. If you have a physical fabric store you can compare them, and if you shop online check if it is apparel linen and, if it lists items of clothing it is suited for, look for things like pants or jackets. But cotton will also work!

[@albixu96]

Love the tutorial!! Awesome job!! Sorry if it´s a stupid question, but if I wanted them to have pockets, how would you recomend doing them?

[@MarisArmoury]

Personally at a larp I always wear a belt with pouches, which is a way to 'solve' this ;). If you want to add pockets in the pants you'll need to add another seam on the outside of the leg and insert it in there. I don't think sewing pocket on top of these pants will look good because of how gathered it is at the top, the floof will also be gone when you have a weight on the fabric.

[@mariannatatarska1140]

2:06 not the smallest! waist is where you get the bend. it matters a lot for example my smallest point is about inch higher that the point where i bend because of asymmetry

[@williejack4842]

Nice video, tried it out myself and came to the conculsion: If you are a chobbie guy like me, don't make the upper leg Pattern the width your waist mesurements, it's way to baggy. otherwise damn comfortable pants and i will wear em never the less

[@MarisArmoury]

Happy to hear they still turned out comfortable! And good to know it doesn't always translate well to larger sizes, at least it still fits and is wearable!

[@LeonBelmont1000]

Excellent video. I'm curious, do you have any insight on using a material like burlap for something like this?

[@MarisArmoury]

Hmm, I think burlap might not be really comfortable and will generally be a bit too scratchy. But as burlap comes in different tightness of weaves you might try to see how it feels if you drag it across your wrist a few times.

[@LeonBelmont1000]

@@MarisArmoury It does seem to be more rigid on the skin. I've considered putting some kind of light cotton lining on the inside, but would be double the work with cutting blocks and sewing them together. The aesthetic of burlap seems interesting, oh well. Thanks for the response!

[@linda.brotherton1689]

I'm an old knight, so these are perfect.❤ 🇺🇸🙏🇮🇱

[@linda.brotherton1689]

Wow do I love your lessons

[@Salouis91]

Thank you! I wonder if I can manipulate your pattern to insert an elastic waistband instead of a drawstring 🤔 I don't like anything tight around my waist, so I wear yoga pants a lot, but I need something warmer for gardening for example. Feeling like a viking while gardening doesn't seem too bad! =D

[@MarisArmoury]

Yes that is possible! In that case you can sew the front seam a bit further past the tunnel marking (3cm), so that when you fold the tunnel only the back of the tunnel is open. Then you can insert the elastic band in a length that is comfortable to you, and stitch the start of the elastic to the end. After this, you can close the gap in the back of the tunnel by hand.

[@Salouis91]

@@MarisArmoury Great, I'll give it a go! Thanks!

[@MazHem]

Is it not easier to do gathering before sewing them up the sides? Also I have similar trousers which I have bought, and I just use leather ties to keep them up, though some use linen wraps. It also has more fabric so the lower wraps have the inner seams covered? Very good though :)

[@MarisArmoury]

Thanks! And if you gather it before sewing it together the side seams won't lay flat anymore making those a bit more difficult to pin together. You also need to be more precise with measuring and sewing to make sure the gathered side still ends up the same width as the lower leg. It is definitely an option to do it! I just prefer it this way ;)

[@MazHem]

@@MarisArmouryMakes sense! I'll definitely give it a go at one point! Also though I may try using more fabric to hide the inside seams.

[@GavinBisesi]

If your waist is wider than your hip and you'd rather wear the pants at the hip, would you just replace the waist measurement with hip measurement?

[@MarisArmoury]

Yes that is possible! But then I would definitely do the back adjustment from the worksheet. As there will be less height to compensate with when you sit down.

[@LadyVineXIII]

Question. I may have just missed this, but how much ease is built in? I tend to sit cross-legged on the ground a lot, and I need space for a food babies.

[@MarisArmoury]

The waist is twice your waist circumference that is drawn closed with a string, so lots and lots of wiggle room.

[@docarts7649]

nice i should have watched this videos earlyer i totaly screwed my pants up XD and my crotch tearded open XD

[@BobWithHat]

Instructions unclear, I've ended up with an ornithopter with gusseted wings. For real, though, cool guide!

[@MarisArmoury]

I mean, that is impressive in its own way. 😂

[@BobWithHat]

@@MarisArmoury I'm sorry, that was a joke, but thanks for the reply! I really did very much enjoy the guide! However I did get a little confused as to how it happened when you've sewn two cylinders together and yet the waist seemed to taper out, I feel like I'm missing some step

[@Hartsikasvo]

Did i miss something or why is is the full waist measurement the top horizontal measurement for each pant leg? I bet this works for a lot of folks to make pretty flooffy pants but it seems wasteful. I don’t need double the measurement of my waist on my waist with the drawstring.

[@MarisArmoury]

Yup it is correct this will use a lot of fabric. But that is just the style of pants. Aside from making it more floofy having the excess fabric makes it easier to move around in.

[@growinghearth2404]

I've been living in the Netherlands for two years and I still feel like I don't know where to shop for fabric. Any tips?

[@MarisArmoury]

It depends a bit on where you live and whether you want to shop online or in person. You can try and google your location + 'stoffenwinkel'. But if you don't mind online or happen to be close, Textielstad in Tilburg is a large one that also has a pretty good online store. If I have more time and am looking for something more specific I occasionally order at stoffen.net but that ships from Germany and usually takes 1-2 weeks to arrive.

[@henrymach]

Wait, no pockets?

[@MarisArmoury]

Yup! As there is no seam allowance on the outside leg, these pants aren't the best candidate for pockets, especially as I wanted to keep the tutorial simple enough for a beginners project.