Palazzo pants are one of the most stylish and comfortable pants. They go well with short tops, t-shirts and also with kameez or kurtis. In this post, I am going to share a tutorial on how to cut and stitch a Palazzo pant.
Showing posts with label Basic types of salwars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Basic types of salwars. Show all posts
HOW TO CUT A SALWAR - VIDEO TUTORIAL
Salwar Kameez is one of the most commonly worn dress in India. I have already shared the method of cutting and stitching a salwar and kameez in my earlier posts and in this post, I am going to share my first video tutorial on how to cut a salwar. I have got several comments from readers to start sharing video tutorials, so this is a first on this segment. Hope you all like this video tutorial. Do share your comments and feedback.
HOW TO STITCH A PAJAMA PANT
Pajama pants are one of the most comfortable pants that are ideal to wear at night. They are usually made of soft cotton or jersey fabrics. The construction and method of stitching a pajama pant can be found here. Pajama pants require about 2 ½ metres of cloth and are usually stitched with non transparent materials. For more tutorials on how to stitch various Indian garments visit the Dress designs page.
HOW TO STITCH A DHOTI PANT/ SALWAR
Dhoti salwars are currently in fashion. They are comfortable and roomy pants and are a must have in our wardrobe. Dhoti salwars or pants are usually stitched with cotton and other soft fabrics. They can be worn with short tops or T shirts.
HOW TO STITCH PARALLEL PANTS/ SALWAR
Parallel pants are trendy and stylish pants that are usually worn with front opening kurtas or short tops. The construction and method of stitching a parallel pant is discussed in this post.
HOW TO STITCH A SEMI PATIYALA SALWAR / SEWING BASICS
Dress materials usually have salwar cloth of about 2 ½ metres length and hence only a basic salwar can be stitched with the cloth. Since Patiyalas require more than 3 metres of cloth a patiyala cannot be stitched. In this case a semi patiyala which has construction similar to a salwar but resembles a patiyala can be stitched.
HOW TO STITCH GATHERING PANTS / CHURIDHAR / SEWING BASICS
A Churidhar or gathering pant is often worn with Anarkali suits or short kurtis. This type of pant can be stitched at home by following the measurements and instructions given below.
HOW TO STITCH A HAREM PANT / SEWING BASICS
Harem pants are loose pants which come in a variety of patterns. They are a slight modification of the regular Patiala salwar. Here the salwar is gathered and stitched at the ankle and not loose as in a normal patiala. Sometimes an elastic is stitched (or inserted) to get gathers as shown in the last picture. Harem pants with different cuts and patterns are available in the market. They are often worn with short kurtis or t- shirts and are very fashionable. Knee length harem pants are also popular. Harem pants are usually stitched on printed and thin but non transparent fabrics. Check out this page for more patterns and designs of Harem pants. The construction and method of stitching a basic harem pant which resembles a patiala salwar is given below.
HAREM PANTS PATTERNS
Harem pants/ trousers are a very popular in India and abroad. They are roomy loose pants which are often worn with t-shirts or short kurtis/tops. These fashionable pants are usually stitched with thin and non transparent fabrics and come in a wide variety of patterns, shapes and sizes. A few patterns are given below. The tutorial for stitching a harem pant at home can be found here.
HOW TO STITCH A PATIALA SALWAR / SEWING BASICS
Patiala salwar have always remained in fashion. They are a great blend of utility and style which makes them a must have in our wardrobe. Patiala salwars are worn with short tops or kurtis and are usually stitched with cotton, satin materials, etc. Patialas with embroidery and patchwork are also very popular. Patiala salwars require more cloth than an ordinary salwar. While ordinary salwars require about 2 ½ metres of cloth, patiala salwars require nearly 3 ½ metres of cloth.
HOW TO STITCH A SALWAR / SEWING BASICS
Salwar Kameez is one of the most comfortable dresses and hence is largely popular in India as a daily wear. The construction and method of stitching a salwar can be found here. Salwars require about 2 ½ metres of cloth and are usually stitched with non transparent materials. Refer How to stitch a Kameez for stitching a Kameez.
BASIC TYPES OF SALWARS
Salwar Kameez is a very popular Indian dress. Salwars are worn with a kameez and depending on the cut and design, there are several different types of salwars. The most common and basic type is called a salwar whereas all the other types have different names. The video tutorial on how to cut a salwar can be found here. For a tutorial on cutting and stitching all these types of salwars, click on the respective links.
1. Salwar
This is the basic type of salwar that is worn with normal kameez. It usually has frills at the front up to 6” on either side from the centre.
2. Patiala/ Patiyala
Patialas have always remained in fashion. They are usually worn with short and tight kurtis. Patialas with embroidery and patch work on them are very popular. They have frills all over the hip area to create volume and require much more cloth than the normal salwar.
3. Harem pants
Harem pants are similar to the Patialas as they too have frills all over the hip area. The only difference being that they are gathered at the ankle with elastic or pleated and stitched. Full length or Knee length Harem pants having frills only at the sides are also very popular. They are usually worn with t-shirts or short tops.
4. Churidhar
Churidhar is a leg hugging pant with gatherings at the bottom. It is worn with anarkali kurtas and dresses which have more volume on top like princess cut kameez and A-line kameez. Nowadays churidhars with permanent gathering, embroidery are also available. Depending on the cut and method of stitching there are two types of churidhars one with a waist band and one without.
They are usually worn with kameez which have a front opening or with short tops. They look casual and yet trendy.
6. Pajama pants
Pajama pants are one of the most comfortable pants that are ideal to wear at night. They are usually made of soft cotton or jersey fabrics.
Dhoti salwars are currently in fashion. They are comfortable and roomy pants and are a must have in our wardrobe. Dhoti salwars or pants are usually stitched with cotton and other soft fabrics. They can be worn with short tops or T shirts.
Dress materials usually have salwar cloth of about 2 ½ metres length and hence only a basic salwar can be stitched with the cloth. Since Patiyalas require more than 3 metres of cloth a patiyala cannot be stitched. In this case a semi patiyala which has construction similar to a salwar but resembles a patiyala can be stitched.
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