Tutorial, part 12 - Elastic Stirrups

Cut two lengths of ¾" elastic for the "stirrup" at the bottom of the pant legs. 

The exact length needed may vary from person to person depending on the length of the pant legs and the width of the wearer's boots, but we generally recommend cutting these about 8" long. 

Sew the elastic stirrups to the bottom of the pant legs at the side seams with a triangular stitch (with the "flat" side of the triangle on bottom).

NOTE: Depending on the placement of the sole and the shape of the bottom of your boots, you may find 1" elastic to be preferable and more effective than the ¾" pictured above.

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