Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2009 07:42:09 -0500
From: Mary Horsley <mphorsley-AT-earthlink.net>
To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] More comfortable blacks


Mathieu, 
Us ladies can be found in the men's section of the thrift shop as
well......smile.

Mary H. 


On 2/2/09 3:55 AM, "Mathieu René" <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca> wrote:

> Hi all.
> 
> I just finished my first pair of Thai Fisherman Pants.
> Which makes me think they could be the basis for very comfortable black
> pants for puppeteers.
> Some of the extra fabric could later be nipped and/or tucked after trying
> them on, to avoid the dangers of overly-loose clothing: snagging on
> something, and faling alseep during a show because too comfortable...
> 
> For puppetry, I currently use loose black pants I found in the ladies
> section of a thrift store.
> Very comfortable, very breathable fabric and they don't look ladylike at
> all. Kinda like Genie-of-the-lamp pants, but a lot less puffy. You'd be
> surprised what a guy can find in the ladies section, if he's brave or crazy
> enough to try. The cuts may be different, but some pieces of clothing fit
> guys anyways, like sweaters and some pants. My best turtleneck sweater was
> supposedly made for ladies. It fits me like it was tailored to my shape.
> 
> Back to the Thai pants:
> One size fits all adults. All you need is 2 meters of fabric and about an
> hour (with a sewing machine).
> It's exceedingly easy(easiest pants I ever made), and very comfortable,
> despite the doubt that got into my mind at about 75% completion of the
> process. So, if you try it, just stick with it.
> The only modifications I made:
> 1) I made it out of polar fleece (wonderfuly warm!).
> 2) I doubled the height of the top panel
> 
> I sure will make myself a pair for the summer, with a very light open weave
> fabric.
> Make sure you read the portion that explains how to wear the pants. It's
> easy, but a bit unusual.
> The very complete pattern with instructions:
> http://boom.bolenat.com/page.asp?page=make_fish
> 
> Now if only there was a shirt pattern that's just as easy to make, of a
> similar style...
> When I first started sewing by necessity (puppetmaking), I would never have
> imagined I'd be making some of my own clothes for everyday wear, and
> enjoying them so much!
> Now that I understand the principles, pattern making and sewing themselves
> become enjoyable.
> 
> 
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