BRACCAE, or TREIBHFIN
To construct
Braccae (or Treibhs) it is probably best for a novice to start with a
commercial pattern, Braccae fasten at the waist with a draw string and
can hang straight to the ankle, or "blouse: slightly over. Sometimes
they were cut to hang loose at the calf or just above the knee. It is
your option. (Men's PJ pattern excellent)!
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut together
two of each piece; right pieces together, match right front and back
and match left front and back.
- Sew side &
inseams.
- Turn left leg
right side out and slip into right leg.
- Match crotch
seam & stitch.
- Turn top edge
under for drawstring casing.
- Work two
buttonholes Center Front.
- Stitch casing
and insert drawstring.
- Turn right
side out and try on to measure length.
- Turn up
bottom and stitch.
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