Loose-fitting pants with a low crotch and elastic bands or ties at the ankles are called Aladdins. They are comfortable to do absolutely everything in. Both men and women in all countries of the world prefer such pants. This is explained by the fact that the clothes have a loose cut and do not restrict movement, visually add volume to narrow hips, hide leg flaws, create a layer of cold air between the body and the pants, which is especially important in hot weather, and also add exoticism to the image.
Please note! Aladdin's pants are called Aladdins, despite the violation of the rules of the Russian language.
Necessary for sewing
Before sewing Aladdins, Afghanis or Zouaves, you need to make sure you have the following components:
- fabrics;
- threads that match the texture and color of the selected material;
- cuffs and elastic bands.
When choosing fabric, it is best to give preference to a flowing material that will not weigh down the image, but on the contrary, will drape beautifully. Thin viscose knitwear will be an excellent option for such pants. Fabric consumption in each individual case will be determined individually. For example, if the width of the fabric is 150 cm, then in this case, taking into account the belt and cuffs, 1.7 meters of fabric will be needed.
Universal method of sewing Aladdins
You don't have to be a professional seamstress to sew Aladdin pants. For the process to be successful, you need to have desire and a little imagination, and then an excellent result will be guaranteed.
To sew Aladdins with your own hands, you will need two pieces of fabric. The length is measured individually in each case. As for the width, it is determined depending on the volume of the waist and hips, and allowances for folds and seams are necessarily added to the results obtained. You should not worry too much about the sizes, you can always arrange the products using a gusset.
To sew Aladdin pants, the pattern can be taken from magazines or the Internet, or you can make it yourself. In this regard, there are never any special problems.
Once all the necessary components are ready, you can start sewing the harem pants. To do this, you will need to do the following:
- Fold the fabric together with the right sides facing in, then fold it in half again.
- From the top of the fold, you need to measure 10 cm, and also from 15 to 20 cm down the cut, depending on the size.
- Draw an arc and cut it out carefully.
- Unfold the fabric along the fold, resulting in the same cutout on the two pieces, which is the crotch.
- Stepping back from the edge 1 to 2 cm, stitch the fabric with a strong double stitch along the fold line.
- Turn the workpiece over so that the front side faces you.
- Insert a drawstring and elastic into the trousers and sew in cuffs.
The sewing of Aladdins according to the pattern is finished. It remains to decorate them with the chosen decor and iron them. This item of clothing can be sewn for women, children, and men. When sewing men's Aladdin pants, the pattern will not differ in any way from the women's. It is enough to be patient if the pants are sewn for the first time, and to show a little imagination. As a result, you will definitely get beautiful, practical and comfortable Aladdins.
Sewing zouaves
You can emphasize your individuality with the help of such a wardrobe item as zouaves. These are pants with tapered calves and often equipped with a large number of pockets. Such models are highly practical and look great on slender legs. Today, zouaves are worn by both ordinary girls and women, as well as representatives of show business and fashion. They look more like elongated shorts than pants.
To sew zouave trousers with your own hands, you need to prepare the pattern, fabric, ruler, meter, thread, scissors and sewing machine in advance. In order to create a pattern for sultanok trousers, you only need to take two measurements. The length of the product from the waist and the half-girth of the hips are measured.
The fabric is best suited to be light and flowing. Natural cotton, linen or denim will be a great option for sewing. If you decide to sew zouaves, a pattern of regular trousers that fit the size will do.
The work will consist of the following:
- First of all, the length of the trousers is measured. It should be taken into account that the length of the zouaves should be up to the ankle.
- Then the yoke is cut out without darts, its width is 7 cm.
- A wide elastic band is sewn into the waistband.
- The cuffs for the bottom are cut out and secured with an elastic band.
Please note! The main feature of the zouaves is the tapered part of the leg towards the bottom. It is necessary to measure it very carefully, as it should sit tight on the leg.
By following the step-by-step instructions, sewing stylish zouaves will be very easy.
How to sew an Afghani
Trousers with a very low crotch are called Afghani. This bright piece of clothing attracts attention and suggests a wide variety of combinations, textures, shapes and colors. When worn, such trousers are convenient and comfortable, they are worn not only by ordinary people, but also by models, actresses and singers.
Initially, Indian Afghani trousers were part of the exclusively male wardrobe of eastern men. The first woman to introduce them was a courtesan, the famous dancer Mata Hari. At that time, her act caused a storm of indignation, after which women did not dare to wear them for a long time. Only fashionistas of the 20th century allowed themselves to wear this extraordinary thing and walk in it on the street.
It is very easy to sew an Afghani yourself. All you need is some basic sewing skills.
First of all, you need to buy the material. You can give preference to linen, cotton, thin knitwear or light chintz. The most important thing is that the stretch content in the fabric is minimal. The fabric consumption is determined in each case individually, depending on how wide the pants will be.
In this case, you won't need an Afghani pattern. You just need to prepare a rectangular piece of fabric. Its width should be equal to the length of the future trousers, and its length should be three times the width.
The absence of a pattern for Afghani pants is explained by the fact that sewing them is simple and elementary. It is enough to follow these steps:
- Lay out the fabric on a flat surface and mark it.
- Divide the section into three equal squares.
- Fold the material diagonally across the middle square.
- Gather the bottom of the trousers with an elastic band or drawstring.
- Make a wide cuff at the waist.
- Decorate trousers according to individual preferences.
Afghani pants for women can be sewn according to a pattern only by novice seamstresses or those who have no experience.
Professional seamstresses sew such a garment quickly and without patterns. Today, Afghanis are present in women's clothing, as well as in men's and children's clothing.
The oriental style of clothing boasts unchanging luxury and originality in every detail. At the same time, oriental trousers, harem pants, are an invariable participant in any image. Such trousers can be of different types. And what to choose - universal zouaves, fabulous Aladdins or stylish Afghanis - everyone decides individually. If it is difficult to make a choice, then you can pamper yourself and sew any harem pants with your own hands. Moreover, for trousers with a crotch, the pattern is very simple to build. It is enough to make minimal measurements, and to sew the product, have basic sewing skills.
