Cudidar pyjama is a pyjama with fullness at the top and tightly fitted below the knee level. Length of the pyjama will be more than the actual length .There will be gathers below the calf.Chudidar goes well with Anarkali top.
Chudidar is cutting is done on bias .It can be done in two ways.
Method 1.By keeping the draft on the material in bias
Method 2. By preparing a bias bag.
Measurements
1.Full length
2.Seat
3.Knee round
4.Bottom round
Instruction for drafting
A-D =full length
D –E = for gathers =3 to 5” or to taste
E-F =I” for folding.
A-G =1⅛” for casing
A-B = 1/3 seat + 1”
C is the midpoint of B-D.
Draw perpendiculars from the points G, A, B, C, D, E and F
G-H= 1/3 seat+ 2”to 4” as per wish
G-H = A-I = B-K.
K-R =1½” to 2”
R-L =1½”
J is the midpoint of I-K
Shape the front curve H- I-J-R and back curve (red curved line) H- I- L as shown in the figure.
C-M =half of knee round + ½”
N-E =half of bottom round +½”
R-N =4” to 6” for opening
Join the curve R-M-N-O and L-M-N-O as shown on the figure
Red line is back shape of the chudidar
Method 1.
In this method draft is placed on the material in bias. See layout 1. Plenty of material gets wasted in this method .If the width of the material is not enough divide the draft in to 2 pieces by cutting on the dotted line P-Q ,marking point Q along the line G-F such that A-Q = 1/6th of seat + 1"and P-Q is perpendicular to A-Q. Unfold the draft .Cut the upper part on straight grain and the lower part on true bias. Add ½” seam allowance at each side along the line P-Q. in the draft. Later on stitch the two pieces together and proceed.
hi vani asha here, thanks for the chudithar tutorial. it was really helpful to me.
ReplyDeleteHI vani, tried chudidar cutting, yet to stich
ReplyDeletewhat should we keep in mind while stiching with lining and without lining?
meetha h narang
hi vani,i have few doubts...
ReplyDeletecan we use this churidaar draft cut on bias cloth for boys also!?.
can we also use the bias bag method for them!
boys salwar is same as ladies?in some photos i have seen it....pant didnt look like pyjama ...it was more puffy!
tooo many doubts :)
Hi neetha h narang
ReplyDeleteBoth the lining and the main fabric should be cut in bias.
Hi Nirmala,
ReplyDeleteChudidar is an unisex pyjama.it is tightly fitted at the leg portion from knee to foot.It has got fullness at the top.Gathers will be below calf.If you want more gathers you can increase the length.
thanks vani,i got it
ReplyDeletehi vani...how to stitch a patiala pant... can u help me
ReplyDeletehi vani how to stitch patiala pant
ReplyDeletehi vani plz help in stitching patiala pant
ReplyDeletehi keerthi
ReplyDeleteis it Patiyala salwar?
Thank you so much for this post. I was able to stitch a perfectly fitting chudidar.
ReplyDeleteI feel happy
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ReplyDeleteThank you SO much, Vani, for publishing this on the internet. I'm not Indian but have a number of friends who are. I've always loved the clothing as they're very comfortable, very feminine & modest. Many Western clothes aren't.
ReplyDeleteI bought 3 sets of matching fabric at an Indian clothing & fabric store as I have one salwar kameez already. I could get someone else to sew them for me but I prefer to do it myself as my sewing is careful & I can fit it properly for my body. I've also made clothes for myself & my family for years.
I hunted for instructions for sewing both salwar bottoms & churidar. I found another site that was pretty helpful but I like yours better! :-) I'm grateful that you've made this for us. Thank you over & over for doing this for us!!!
Thank you SO much, Vani, for publishing this on the internet. I'm not Indian but have a number of friends who are. I've always loved the clothing as they're very comfortable, very feminine & modest. Many Western clothes aren't.
ReplyDeleteI bought 3 sets of matching fabric at an Indian clothing & fabric store as I have one salwar kameez already. I could get someone else to sew them for me but I prefer to do it myself as my sewing is careful & I can fit it properly for my body. I've also made clothes for myself & my family for years.
I hunted for instructions for sewing both salwar bottoms & churidar. I found another site that was pretty helpful but I like yours better! :-) I'm grateful that you've made this for us. Thank you over & over for doing this for us!!!
Hi vani' u have a very nice blog Herr. It is very useful for new learner like me. However I have a question. What is the measurement for G-Q (H-P). Thanks.
ReplyDeleteA-Q is 1/6th seat + 1'
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