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One rule of thumb for fitting. Usually the wrinkles actually "point" to the trouble spot. It is hard to help you without "seeing" what the problem looks like.
Thigh adjustments are often the problem.
Have you tried this: Measure your crotch length by passing a tape measure from your waist at center front, under the crotch, to the waist at the center back. Compare this measurement to the pattern by standing your tape measure on edge and measuri...
Where and how it bunches will indicate what the problem is. It could be any number of measures. Do consider taking a class on making slacks. I could NEVER get them to fit then I took a class. now i know what the problem is and can adjust.
Hi Brinda,
I have always had a difficult time finding pants that fit. I always had to alter ready made pants. I have tried many patterns and every one has to be fitted differently. I finally found a pair of pants that fit me perfectly and took the...
Hello Brinda, I can only suggest that you make a muslin of the pattern you want to work with. Fit the muslin on your body, basting it works nice-(no pins to prick you or fall out while you are working on it). Trim the muslin; disassemble the musli...
I like the suggestion of trimming and clipping the crotch curve close to the reinforced stitching. I would like to suggest also that the final seam should be the crotch seam. This entails sewing the two legs together through the crotch. (If the le...
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