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I made my own pants. The hardest part was figuring out how to make strong seems. The model is based on a pair of Thai fisherman pants I was gifted years back. I used black cotton leftover fabric (from an exhibition) and a very strong cotton/polyester sewing thread. I added buttons which can be used to turn the pants into shorts and to tightened pant legs (useful when cycling and they look cool). I’ve been wearing them for a month (even visited Brussels with them) and they work great. I’ve added waist pockets (with leather inlines) to carry my phone, loose change and keys.

If someone wants a pair of pants I’m more then happy to make them a pair or better yet help them make a pair for themselves. The model is unisex and one size fits all. They feel great and the buttons & waist pockets are optional accessories. 

Unfortunately people are afraid that wearing bespoken or self-made pants would make them look foolish. People are horrified of crafts. Without the guidance of a specialist they have to assume responsibility for their look. The process would make their class and/or skills visible. It’s weird that people like eating out and preparing dinners for their friends but they don’t like making their own clothing.

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