Behind the Scenes: Pulp Pants
Added 2024-05-27 01:48:18 +0000 UTCI know. There's been a lot about pants lately. Last weekend we did our Pulp Fiction Jack Rabbit Slim's Twist Contest act, which was the latest need for pants. I didn't want to make pants, but I couldn't find anything I liked. I ordered a pants pattern to customize, black snap tape, and twill fabric before the end of April.
The shop that sold the fabric had a shipping delay of about a week, so that arrived the day before I flew to St. Louis for work. I worked on the pants between the day job demands, hockey playoffs, and my other gig this month. It's been years since I made pants.
My pants have pockets. I added some extra space on the side seams for the snap tape. but I didn't really need it.
I used different colored bobbin thread while I was taking in the crotch. It helped me think with where I left off. With pants, a little adjustment can go a long way. (I should try taking in those giant Endor Leia pants with this recent pair of pants under my belt.)
I added the snap tape and it worked wonderfully. The front tab on the waistband looks a little funky, but I doubt anyone will notice.
Right before I realized I'd have to make the pants, I decided to make a few costume pieces for my June gig. (I'm in the throes of that now.)
How many more costume pieces will I make this year? We'll see.
