a little phat pants help?

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heylo,

so i'm going to the garment district in downtown LA tomorrow to pick up some materials to make phat pants. trouble is, i have *zero* idea what i'm looking for...i'd appreciate any and all recommendations about fabric type, places to get it, etc.

also, anyone happen to know where you can get reflective tape in the LA area? i'm willing to drive distances to find some.

thanks!

[Rabbit ± Z¤Mß]

I know Jo-ann's usually has a slew of bolts of fabric available of all kinds-- faux fur, fleece, etc., but that's all I know. As for reflective tape, maybe a hardware store like Home Depot may have it for construction purposes.

[Portabella]

Jo-Anns is really good for finding fabric.
For type of fabric, I'd say find something that feels comfortable to you that won't be too hot or itchy.
As for reflective tape, I have no clue... I've been wondering that too.

[RGB]

i'll probably end up checking out Jo-Anns, but i'm intending to save a little money by buying some wholesale fabric...if you've been to the garment district in downtown LA, you'll know what i mean.

going to a hardware store's a great idea; hopefully they'll have more than silver though o_o

thanks for the input i'll keep you all posted on how they turn out

[Portabella]

Originally Posted by R G B

i'll probably end up checking out Jo-Anns, but i'm intending to save a little money by buying some wholesale fabric...if you've been to the garment district in downtown LA, you'll know what i mean.

going to a hardware store's a great idea; hopefully they'll have more than silver though o_o

thanks for the input i'll keep you all posted on how they turn out

Yeah, please post where you get the reflective tape lol.
I need some

[)'(Leah*FL Photog{{UMF}}]

all the home depots by me have normal reflective striping...aka white and/or red sometimes yellow/black striped....then again...im in florida, so it could be different over there! good luck!

[S Jay]

Home depot or lowes all have ref-tape!

[✖loli✖[HaRd KaNdY] *Happee Royalty* {kiki *twinstars*}]

how do u make them ?
i know how to sew n everything but i keep messin up on the cuffs
i need a pattern..
help?

[✖loli✖[HaRd KaNdY] *Happee Royalty* {kiki *twinstars*}]

oooh yea in la jo anns has the fabric
n tape
but home depo fershure has it

[)'(Leah*FL Photog{{UMF}}]

Originally Posted by ✖loli ✖

how do u make them ?
i know how to sew n everything but i keep messin up on the cuffs
i need a pattern..
help?

best help i ever found...
YouTube - How to Make Raver Pants part 1

you can find all the other parts in the related videos

oh also in related videos it actually has "how to make raver pants pattern" i guess i shoulda posted that instead, lmao sorry

[★KwEeN BiNx The PLurbeast★Fresh Fam★]

Originally Posted by R G B

heylo,

so i'm going to the garment district in downtown LA tomorrow to pick up some materials to make phat pants. trouble is, i have *zero* idea what i'm looking for...i'd appreciate any and all recommendations about fabric type, places to get it, etc.

also, anyone happen to know where you can get reflective tape in the LA area? i'm willing to drive distances to find some.

thanks!

if you go to joannes they have patterns for stuff. just get pj pants. what part are you stuck on or need help with? i can try to explain to you as best as possible. i have a degree in design (=. i love to help with making phat pants they are fun, and girls look super hott in them. so kudos for making phat pants.

[RGB]

Thanks everyone in this thread; we made two pairs and they came out pretty well, I think. My girlfriend had a little trouble with the crotch, since she cut them a little tight around the hips, but it all evened out more or less...

I ended up using what little reflective tape I could find -- oddly, every hardware store I went to said that they used to carry it, but didn't anymore. @_@ I ended up with only marginally reflective stuff and aluminum duct tape, which didn't hold too well. Anyway, in the future, I'm just going to order the ultra-reflective stuff online well in advance.

I'll let you all know if we attempt it again, and once again thanks for all the advice.

[★KwEeN BiNx The PLurbeast★Fresh Fam★]

Originally Posted by R G B

Thanks everyone in this thread; we made two pairs and they came out pretty well, I think. My girlfriend had a little trouble with the crotch, since she cut them a little tight around the hips, but it all evened out more or less...

I ended up using what little reflective tape I could find -- oddly, every hardware store I went to said that they used to carry it, but didn't anymore. @_@ I ended up with only marginally reflective stuff and aluminum duct tape, which didn't hold too well. Anyway, in the future, I'm just going to order the ultra-reflective stuff online well in advance.

I'll let you all know if we attempt it again, and once again thanks for all the advice.

yay!!! you should post pictures. i wanna see! im passing out lollipops to everyone wearing phat pants at fresh squeezed. you should hit me up if your going!