Women's Churidar Pattern making Steps

churidhar pant is one the most commonly used, along with various types of Kurthi/Tops. its can be made till ankle length or can add more gathers at ankle according to the style required. some images are given below to show variation of churidhar pant which you can try for yourself. we have tried our best to share knowledge on, how to take measurements, drafting pattern and placing pattern on fabric which plays very important role inorder to save fabric and finally sewing steps on how to construct garment step by step.

Measurements Required [In Inches]

Length - From waist[exactly at position, you tie pant] to till ankle.

Waist Round- Around waist where you tie pant.

Hip Round - Around the exactly at top curve position.

Knee Round - Around knee bone, Don't take it too tight refer image below

Calf Round - In between of knee and ankle.

Ankle - Around ankle, always make sure t o measure diagonally along with limb. [refer image below]

Crotch Length - Around crotch from back body waist line to front body waist line. [refer image below]

Drafting Steps:

1-2 = Full Length - belt width of 2"

2-3 = 10-12" for gathers (churis)

3-4 = 1" for hem

1-5 = Crotch length - belt width of 2" + 2.5" (ease)

1-6 = 1/3 Round Hips + 3"

5-7 = Same as 1-6 join 7-6

7-8 = 1/12 Round hips + 1".

Draw crotch curve joining 8-6 (see image)

9= For knee point, take 1/2 distance from crotch to Actual length (from 5 to 2). 10= Between knee point to Actual Length (i.e. from 9 to 2), mark midpoint as calf point.

9-11= Mark knee point as 1/2 Round knee + 1"

10-12= Mark 1/2 Round Calf + 1"

2-13, 3-14, & 4-15 = 1/2 of ankle round.

Join the points 8,11,12 with a curve and 13,14,15 with straight line.

Note: Add Seam Allowance extra. 1/2" at crotch line and 1" at inside seam line.

Some Points to consider:

Ø Fabric Required 2.5 Mtrs’ length & width of 44".

Ø When you are marking the pattern directly on fabric, first straighten the fabric by slightly stretching it diagonally to align the warp & weft.

Ø Iron the fabric to remove crease prior to marking and place the draft.

Ø if you are a beginner, prefer making the paper draft first, then pin it to fabric.

Sewing Steps:

- Attach both leg Front crotch line, Back crotch line together by keeping the wrong surface on topside and lower. [right side fabric surface faces each other]

- Finish bottom line by folding 1/2".

- Join the sides by leaving 1" seam allowance from one end to other end by facing wrong surface on upper and lower.[right side fabric surface faces each other]

-after joining inside side seam, finish the edges by overlock.

-Attach waist band of 1" width. you can attach waistband with string or you can add elastic.

-To make waistband, mark waist band height of 3". measure pant waist after attaching front and back, mark accordingly and add 1/2" on both side for seam allowance to join. while joining leave gap of .5" to insert string[which faces front side of pant]. fold waistband at center[1.5"] attach from inside of the pant , turn it up to right side and fold the edge of the band by 1/2" and join by Pointed/edge stitch by placing upon the stitch line.

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