Wear Thai Fisherman Pants
Thai fisherman pants are worn by many people who aren't Thai fishermen because they're unisex, the material they are made with is lightweight and extremely comfortable, and the adjustable waist length makes it perfect for women who are pregnant or for anyone who needs a wide range of movement without being confined by a waistband (such as when exercising or backpacking). One size fits all, but figuring out how to tie these pants around your waist can be tricky without instructions.
Steps
- Put on the pants, and don't be surprised if the waistline is huge. Hold it up so that the pant legs are at desired length.
- Loosely hold one side in the middle and pull tightly from the other side.
- Fold in the tight side towards the center, creating an angled crease along the length of your leg.
- Pull on the other side while holding the first fold in the center.
- Fold to the center, creating an angled crease along the length of your other leg.
- Hold the center with one hand while you use the other hand to locate one of the strings.
- Pull the string across your body and hold both the string and centered folds with that same arm.
- Locate the second string with your free hand.
- Pull the string around the other side so that it meets the first string.
- Tie the strings snugly to one side.
- Fold down the excess cloth over the string.
- If you prefer, you can tuck some of the cloth under the knot so that you can adjust the waistline easily.
- Enjoy wearing your comfortable pants!
Tips
- These pants can be found in coastal areas of Asian countries, and they can also be purchased online.
- If you're learning how to sew, this makes a great beginner project. The most common material to make them from is cotton or rayon, but you can experiment with different fabrics and patterns.
- In addition to adjusting the waistband, you can also adjust the length of the pants. If you want them a little longer, tie them at your hips; if you want them a little shorter, tie them at the smallest part of your waist (presuming you're not pregnant).
Warnings
- It's possible that no matter how you adjust the waist, the pants will be too long. If this is the case, you may need to hem the bottoms.
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Sources and Citations
- Unofficial Guide to Wearing Fisherman Pants, 11/2006, Flickr - Original source of images, shared with the Creative Commons license.
