Rainy season is coming to Japan. I didn't want to go out, last weekend I spent a lot of time sewing. I made two pants from Simplicity 4192.
I purchased Simplicity 4192 a few years ago in order to make wrapped pants. It was very easy to make them and only took me a few hours. The front and back parts of the pants have tie ends at both sides. To wear pants, wrap the front pants around the waist and tie into a knot at center back. Bring the back tie end, tie in a bow at center front.
I made these pants as a trial, so I was going to wear them around my house. I used cheap cotton but I love them! I only paid 100 Japanese yen (=USD 1) per meter. I made view E and combined plain khaki (front pants) and Indian striped cotton (back pants). Besides that, I sewed the basic tank using the left over fabric.
I had to sew the front and back tie ends but I only made the back ones. I made an elastic belt instead of front tie ends, because It's a hassle to tie in a bow twice. I think the elastic belt pants version can be faster take on and off than the original! I increased the length of the back tie ends by 1 3/4 inches because I wanted to wear them loosely.
Next, these are full length denim version. I increased the length but I shortened the front part of the pants by 3/4 inches than the back because I didn't want to step on the hem of my pants. Can you see the fringes on the hem in these photos? Making the fringes took more time than sewing the pants.
I was glad that they went well with my self-drafted blouse. I really love this pants pattern! It has some other options but I was not interested in them. Since I enjoyed these pants, I might make another pair of pants with this pattern again. I had not worn bulky wrapped-pants before, they were airy and comfortable to wear than I expected.
I wouldn't recommend making these pants with light fabric, because the wind can easily upturn the pants. I never wear these pants on a windy day, wind blows up the pants like a parachute. Ha ha.
Fabric: Denim 60" 2 5/8 yd.
Total time spent : 2-3 hours
