Dhoti pant cutting with body measurements

Previously, we have already learned the cutting method of straight pant and palazzo pant.
Here, we will learn the dhoti pant cutting with body measurements.
A very loose fabric is used for making dhoti pant like rayon, silk, etc. which folds with flexibility.
For making comfortable dhoti pant, we will take 2.5m fabric which has a 42″ width.

Required Measurements For Palazzo Pant Cutting:

Here is the method to take body measurements.

• Full Length – from waist to floor
• Waist – all-around measurement in the waist area
• Seat – full rotating measure in part of the seat

Method:

• Folding the cloth into a triangle for dhoti pant cutting.
• The belt is cut separately in the upper part of the dhoti pant, the rubber has to be fitted in the belt.

Steps with the figure:

• Let’s take an example with measurements as given below:
  • Length: 38″
  • Waist: 35″
  • Seat: 40″
• As shown in figure(a) below, taking the length in the straight part.
• For marking the total length, deduct 5″ from the length for making the belt on the upper part of the dhoti pant.
  • Total length = 38″-5″ = 33″
• The size of the ankle round(mori) should be 6″-7″.
• Crotch length is measured at 1/4 of the seat and adds 3.5″ to that.
  • Crotch length = 40″/4 = 10″+3.5 = 13.5″
• So, the total comes to 13.5″, and after that minus 5″ for making the belt.
  • For belt = 13.5″-5 = 8.5″
• As suggested in figure(a), now the crotch length will be 8.5″ by 2″, which gives a round of 2″
  • Crotch length = 8.5″ * 2″.
• Make a 2″ cut in the side where the triangle comes so that the pleats are even.

• For cutting the belt length, take 1/8 of the seat length, adding 2″ for seam(stitch) and rubber.
  • Belt length = 40″/8 = 5″+2 = 7″
• As shown in figure(b), for the width of the belt, take 1/2 of the seat and add 3″ to that.
  • Belt width = 40″/2 = 20″+3 = 23″
• Width is counted in a folded cloth i.e. double cloth.
• The belt is cut separately in the upper part of the dhoti, and the belt is made of rubber for perfect fit.
• For making a belt, rubber measurement is taken as 2″ smaller than the waist measurement.

• If you want to make the ankle round(mori) for dhoti pant, cut an extra 1.5″ strip to bend the ankle round(mori) and make it.
• For triangular dhoti pant, make a 7″ cut from the bottom and bend directly.

Other Objectives:

• Dhoti pant cutting is the same for all people such as men, women or kids.
• The dhoti pant bottom is made in both ways i.e. ankle round(mori) patterns and triangular patterns.
• Dhoti pant can be worn simply with a kurta or a button-down western shirt.
• Also, it can be paired with a tunic or even a plain t-shirt.

Conclusion:

• I hope this method of drafting the dhoti pants will help you for making a comfortable dhoti pant.