How to make basic trunk hosen page 1 2 3 4 5 |
Preparing everything
First we need to make a pattern to fit the gentleman.
The measurements needed: Waist (at belt) Hip to desired length of trunk hosen Thigh (at the point of the desired length Crotch loop (this is measured by placing the measuring tape on the belly button and looping it between the leg to the center of the waist in the back. Have the person adjust the length as preferred to avoid "wedgies") We are now ready to make our pattern and cut into the fabric.
We must now determine how many strips we are going to have and what the
length shall be. I have seen the strips in all lengths and width. If you
plan to use trim on the strips, keep in mind the amount of trim you will
need in relation to the number of strips. I will give my instructions as
I would be making a pair for my husband and will use the black suede outfit
as my example.
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Example 1 The most difficult pieces to cut are the front and back centers. The image above has the steps to make the pattern. First draw a line the length of the strips (I made Brad's 22 inches). Then draw a line for the width (I used 3 inches). Figure 3 and 4 are the steps to draw the loop. Take the measurement and divide in by half. That will be the length of the loop on the pattern. The measurement I was working with was 17 inches. I drew a straight line 15 inches down then 2 inches across. The corner was then rounded. Remember to allow for seams. A dressmaker's curve can be extremely useful in making the pattern. (continue to page 2) |