Tribe.net. Local Connections K.A. http://indianclothing.tribe.net/thread/944a5721-d5c9-4854-a6e8-66ed9656cee7#3c724f5a-74a2-4cdc-9252-7c5ebafde627 2009-06-28T13:21:53Z 2009-06-28T13:21:53Z

No, it is not hard to sew. I have made a couple churidars, of cotton mostly but also of crepe-backed satin which looks more dressy. I have made the ankle with snap fasteners but have also sewn them closed so they just slip on over the feet. Because churidar are close-fitting, accurate measurements are important. Good luck!

K.A. 2009-06-28T13:21:53Z Sassa http://indianclothing.tribe.net/thread/944a5721-d5c9-4854-a6e8-66ed9656cee7#1bec226e-3bcc-4f76-898f-7a4872f7146b 2009-06-03T20:40:59Z 2009-06-03T20:40:59Z

Thank you K.A.! I can't believe I haven't seen before that #135 contains a pattern for churidar. When I've looked at it, I have always focused on the oversized kurta, and totally neglected that the pant was in fact a churidar and not a salwar. Did you try to sew the churidar yet? Easy or tricky?

Sassa 2009-06-03T20:40:59Z K.A. http://indianclothing.tribe.net/thread/944a5721-d5c9-4854-a6e8-66ed9656cee7#989e1669-7929-4e46-b317-1f6f7ca72ab2 2009-06-02T01:15:57Z 2009-06-02T01:15:57Z

The only pattern I've ever seen is an old one put out by Folkwear. Its called Jewels of India #135. I got mine off eBay a few years ago. Even with a pattern, you will still have to alter all the dimensions to reflect your measurements so the end result fits properly which is key to the look. Churidar are made on the bias of the fabric so there is a bit of stretch even though they are close-fitting. Depending on your size, you will need between 2 and 2.5 yards of 45" wide fabric. Good luck!

K.A. 2009-06-02T01:15:57Z Sassa http://indianclothing.tribe.net/thread/944a5721-d5c9-4854-a6e8-66ed9656cee7#97e5bd71-e3ba-4ea7-a489-72731bc2b1c8 2009-05-24T21:12:48Z 2009-05-24T21:12:48Z

Can anybody tell me how to make my own churidaar pants? I have great fabric, but no clue... Please!

Sassa 2009-05-24T21:12:48Z