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Stripe on a pyjama pant leg Does it need to be bias?
tourist   Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 7/23/07 Posts: 5477	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/18/12 11:59 AM DS wants his pjs to look like Han Solo's pants. And yes, for those who remember such things, he is 31 years old. They are all little boys forever, aren't they? I think I will sew the outer leg seam first and apply the stripe before sewing up the inseam and crotch, but wondering if I have to go to the extra effort of making the stripe (using a medium weight broadcloth) on the bias or not? My tendency is to think not, but maybe that is the laziness talking. ------ http://bgballroom.wordpress.com to follow the progress on my next ballgown.
SheBear0320   Advanced MB CANADA Member since 4/8/08 Posts: 2804	Login to reply to this post In reply to tourist << Like this post Date: 3/18/12 12:41 PM Just my two cents -- if the base fabric is a knit, then yes to the bias; if the base fabric is woven, then bias is not necessary. I've added a lot of stripes to the sides of men's pants legs in both woven and knit and the above is what works for me. ------ Sheila "sewing very slowly to fill an empty closet" 2012/2013 Stash Busting Sew-Along: 33.625 yards sewn (as of 05/31/13) 21.75 yards purchased (as of 05/31/13)
tourist   Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 7/23/07 Posts: 5477	Login to reply to this post In reply to SheBear0320 << Like this post Date: 3/18/12 1:04 PM Thanks Sheila - he likes light pjs so I make them from broadcloth, so I won't do bias. He usually likes them board shorts length (just above the knee) and I use the size small, but I made him a full length pair in September that he says fit really well, but drag at the knee and pull down when he walks. I am guessing the leg is just a little narrow to have enough walking ease. Now this brings up another question that I hadn't considered. I was just going to make a medium instead of a small, but he does like the closer fit. Perhaps i should just use the small for the upper part and morph into a larger width just above the knee... I wish I could get him here to try stuff on, but that rarely happens. ------ http://bgballroom.wordpress.com to follow the progress on my next ballgown.
SheBear0320   Advanced MB CANADA Member since 4/8/08 Posts: 2804	Login to reply to this post In reply to tourist << Like this post Date: 3/18/12 5:21 PM If the small fits in the upper area, then I would stick with the small and morph to a larger leg width starting just above the knee -- add equal amount at the inseam and outseam. Good Luck!!! ------ Sheila "sewing very slowly to fill an empty closet" 2012/2013 Stash Busting Sew-Along: 33.625 yards sewn (as of 05/31/13) 21.75 yards purchased (as of 05/31/13)

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