tomfoolery
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looking to make some baggy ski pants. anyone got measurements or tips on material and size. or is it better to just go find some xxxl track pants
Pants measurements
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ASSholebomber22
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Just order bigger sizes than you wear it ain't rocket surgery
brownetown
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I just pulled out the crotch and traced around a pair of my casual pants, adding an inch or two to each measurement besides the waist for bagginess. Keep in mind a little goes a long way cause the pattern is cut 4x (twice for each pant leg) so don’t go too crazy. Would suggest trying with an inexpensive material if you can for your first try, I screwed up my first pair and it kinda sucks if you waste the nice stuff. For material there are a few options but you’ll want a waterproof shell layer (nylon ripstop or something works good here) and a softer inner layer (I used thin fleece). Check out seattlefabrics.com for some material options. Good luck!
I chopped up a pair of size 60 jeans found at the thrift for my first pattern and added about 3 inches on each leg to make them a little bigger. Helped me figure out ideal measurements because I could try the jeans on before sewing to be confident in size. My favorite pair I've sewn was with a 3-layer nylon: https://www.rockywoods.com/Mid-weight-Nylon-Taslan-3-Layer-Waterproof-Breathable-Fabric. After many days street and park I can say it lasts but definitely hurts the bank. They make a cheaper 2-layer one which is pretty durable too, but it has this rubbery texture on the inside which was sometimes frustrating to sew with (though I'm definitely not proficient with a sewing machine so might have just been a problem for me). A cheap option for a first pair that'll probably last at least to the end of the season is https://www.fabricwholesaledirect.com/products/polyester-ripstop-pu-coated-fabric and they got lots of colors which is a plus.
