Bermuda Pants How-To

You will need: two 27-inch red bandannas and 24 inches of 1/2-inch wide cotton twill tape.

1. Lay bandannas on top of each other, right sides facing. Bandannas are slightly rectangular; pin them together along long sides. Fold bandannas in half lengthwise, aligning pinned sides. Create arc for crotch as follows (left): Starting from top corner, measure 8 inches down one pinned edge; mark this spot. Measure 1 1/2 inches in from spot; make an X. Measure 2 inches in from top corner; make an X. Draw a line from X to X and out to pinned side, rounding off as shown. Cut along curved line (right).

2. Unfold bandannas. Sew bandannas together along both crotches; stitch again to reinforce. Notch curves. Trim seams to 1/2 inch.

3. Open out bandannas and shift so crotches are centered and aligned. Sew together along each inside seam. Trim seam allowances.

4. To create casing for drawstring, fold waistband down 1 1/2 inches. Sew parallel to fold, making a 1-inch channel. Turn pants right side out; open front seam to create a small hole through which to thread twill tape. Using safety pin, thread twill tape through casing, beginning and ending at this hole.