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I had sim...Sorry if I'm a bit late but. .....:<br /><br />I had similar requirements and wanted to make trousers that fit my pear shape so I Googled " how to make a trousers sloper"and got a youtube upload that talked me through it. It's " youtube.com/watch?v=Q43-0UTE " You need large sheets of paper ( 50p a metre at the fabric shop ), a pencil and a tape measure. Worked for me. Good luck!<br /><br />Sorry I don't know how to attach a link!Hemstitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224273520802672125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-47847319297265849622015-07-05T00:02:43.924+01:002015-07-05T00:02:43.924+01:00I did the same as Heather a year or two ago and st...I did the same as Heather a year or two ago and started with a basic commercial pattern and cut it up. I first cut out the trousers from an old bed sheet, sewed them on a long stitch which was easy to pull out, then made adjustments, unpicked and tweaked the pattern by cutting the front and back pattern pieces centrally from waist to hem which allowed me to keep the shape of the pieces while adjusting the angles etc. It worked quite well and I've made four pairs of trousers from the resulting pattern which look great while standing but are a bit tight across the top of the leg when sitting. They'd be fine in a stretch fabric!Ticket to Ridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17341851223843904011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-30623487499328313112015-07-03T17:29:45.489+01:002015-07-03T17:29:45.489+01:00I have spent most of this year down the pants fitt...I have spent most of this year down the pants fitting rabbit hole and only just made my first pair of pants.They are wearable, the front is pretty good, the back needs work. They're on my IG account: a_slow_stitch.<br /><br />After trying to work from a pattern using fit books (this was the best one - '<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1563677830/sr=8-1/qid=1427542525/ref=olp_product_details?encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1427542525&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">Fitting and Pattern Alteration 2nd edition</a>'), blog tutorials (all mentioned by others above), the bendy ruler method (for funny ladies demonstrating this method, see <a href="http://joyful-expressions.blogspot.co.uk/p/tutorial-crotch-curve-correction-wvideo.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Method also described in detail in 'Fitting and Pattern Alteration'), Sandra Betzina's Craftsy class, two other Craftsy Pants fitting classes (all useful), a Sew Over It course (fun but not particularly helpful as it didn't address the crotch curve, just side seams and darts) I finally got something usable from Kenneth D. King's Jean-ius Craftsy class by doing as French Toast Tasha suggests and copying the only vaguely well fitting jeans I own. There was still a fair bit of work to do but it's the closest so far.<br /><br />I have the Palmer/Pletsch Craftsy class so will give that a go next but I haven't tried tissue fitting yet so can't comment on that approach.<br /><br />I have made a lot of muslins this year, maybe twenty. The main things I learned are:<br /><br />- There is no magic bullet, just lots of trial and error.<br /><br />- For me the bendy ruler method produced something no doubt accurate but unsewable. It will give you an accurate crotch length overall and front and back that you can use to assess patterns, plus some idea of how your curve differs from 'standard', whatever that is.<br /><br />- The order in which you make alterations is important as they affect each other. Roughly, work from the middle outwards.<br /><br />- Pants fitting can make you crazy.<br /><br />Given all of the above I think a custom pattern block is probably worth a try and I've also signed up for the Craftsy course on that topic. Craftsy gets a lot of my disposable income :)<br /><br />Like you I am short-waisted. The alteration you linked to is for a long torso but not everyone who is short-waisted has a long torso. Just mentioning this because I've made many alterations that didn't apply to me in the last six months...<br /><br />I've been on a couple of your courses (very good) so I know it's not going to be such a trial for you as for a less experienced sewer like me and I look forward to seeing how you get on.Debranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-52198081112544460712015-07-03T14:38:23.652+01:002015-07-03T14:38:23.652+01:00Check out Peggy Sagers' of Silhouette Patterns...Check out Peggy Sagers' of Silhouette Patterns video clips on Youtube on pants and jeans fitting and her explanations on length, circumference and depth, and draping. You start with a muslin sewn with one inch seams, and pin out darts to adjust from there. You'll most likely need a helper with the pinning. <br /><br />I've made a few of her patterns and been very happy with them, too.<br /><br />There a more webcasts at her website too: <br /><br />http://www.silhouettepatterns.com/html/media/livestreamchannel/index_replays.htmDorothynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-7619975394370738292015-07-02T21:48:15.740+01:002015-07-02T21:48:15.740+01:00P.S. I also have a spare copy of an earlier editio...P.S. I also have a spare copy of an earlier edition of 'Perfect Fit: The Classic Guide to Altering Patterns' (it's also from the Singer library) - that I can lend you too if you like :-)?Claire (aka Seemane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05175575205044308437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-26212106136705739802015-07-02T21:47:25.991+01:002015-07-02T21:47:25.991+01:00Has anyone here tried the Hipline Media DVD, Pants...Has anyone here tried the Hipline Media DVD, Pants that Fit, Finally? I can't find any reviews but after what Heather said above, I did a search and thought it looked interesting. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-75800436984828569932015-07-02T21:39:56.456+01:002015-07-02T21:39:56.456+01:00I feel you hun - good fitting RTW trews have been ...I feel you hun - good fitting RTW trews have been the bane of my existence for many a year - and sewing my own has been a long-term goal! I've set aside time next week to complete my first proper pair of trousers (having attended SewOverIt's trouser class in June + made 2 Toiles so far... I feel that I'm 99.9% there *fingers-crossed*). <br /><br />I have a spare copy of the book that <b>clippedcurves</b> mentioned above 'Sewing Pants That Fit'(Singer Reference Book) - it has great photos showing wrinkles/problems +how to fix them - I'd be happy to lend you it?<br /><br />I also want to try these 2 methods to see how they work out: <br /><b>(1) Flexible curve method</b> - to determine Crotch Curve (<i>I have a long ruler at home at the ready LOL!</i>)<br /><b><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/154318724704253832/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/154318724704253832/</a></b><br /><b>(2) Saran-Wrap/Cling-Film Method - for Drafting Trouser Pattern</b> (<i>this could be a short-cut to drafting a personal block</i> <b><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/154318724705183439/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/154318724705183439/</a></b><br /><br />If you fancy trying either of these ideas - give a shout and I'll whip myself down on the train to you :-)Claire (aka Seemane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05175575205044308437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-89788682305642401222015-07-02T15:52:12.198+01:002015-07-02T15:52:12.198+01:00To add on to what LeilaH said, the nearly straight...To add on to what LeilaH said, the nearly straight diagonal line style crotch curve is what you'll see in selvedge style patterns, or other straight sided patterns. both the crotch space and "tilt" of the back has been transferred into that rear seam. It's usually used for men's jeans, and it gives a bit of a diaper butt, which is useful extra fabric if you're actually working/riding horses in a pair of pants without lycra. I have an old built by wendy pants pattern (that I love) that has this kind of crotch curve--it's a "boyfriend" fit.<br /><br />Re: the long rise issue, I have the same problem. According to my research, the way to do it properly is to fit a pair of pants or trouser block that actually comes to your nautral waist, then use that to alter patterns that are intended to hit below. (if you have a pattern intended to be 1" below natural waist, and you have your block that hits natural waist, you can easily figure out how much to slash and spread). I am lazy, and never, never, never wear pants at my natural waist, because it looks awful, proportion-wise, so I cheat. :) YMMV!Scooternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-49167356760233704732015-07-01T23:03:54.181+01:002015-07-01T23:03:54.181+01:00I was on a bit of a trouser mission during Me Made...I was on a bit of a trouser mission during Me Made May, my post about it is here: http://heavenlyhandmades.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/many-pairs-of-trousers.html<br /><br />I found this post from cation designs helped hugely:<br />http://cationdesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/pants-pattern-alterations.html<br /><br />She also has loads of posts about inserting a fly front etc, I have done it on trousers for my son but not on any for me. Yet!<br />Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06905386742895695133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-45093494090947356432015-07-01T20:08:49.909+01:002015-07-01T20:08:49.909+01:00I haven't ventured into pants yet. I do read ...I haven't ventured into pants yet. I do read Victoria's blog: http://tenthousandsewinghours.blogspot.com/ <br />And she is teaching a Burda Style class on pants fitting that was filmed recently. So you can check it out. When I'm ready to try pants that's the class I want to try.<br />https://academy.burdastyle.com/courses/pant-fitting-for-all-sizes-achieving-a-perfect-fitlindylindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02599000212241975063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-37909373401116486622015-07-01T13:25:40.726+01:002015-07-01T13:25:40.726+01:00I have made precisely one pair of trousers. The wa...I have made precisely one pair of trousers. The waist seemed to be OK, but I had a lot of vertical wrinkles and excess fabric at the front crotch. I had no idea where to begin with "scooping out". I have to say I initially tried making the seam allowance smaller which seemed like the wrong thing to do, but I wanted to exclude it. I was right. it was the wrong thing to do, so I literally just chipped away at it (so to speak), bringing the seam line in about half a cm each time, making the crotch curve more and more pronounced, then trying on, then doing the same until most of the excess had gone. I won't say it's perfect but it's a lot better, and I was nervous about removing too much ease. You can see a photo of my various attempts on this post, if you are interested: http://www.grosgraingreen.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/completed-ultimate-trousers.html<br /><br />I did make the Ultimate Trousers with a side zip. I wouldn't know where to begin with a fly zip and making alterations!!!<br /><br />If you find out more, I'd appreciate if you can share it. I'd love to learn about this much more too.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06525020848581000170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-23332484368764988082015-07-01T11:26:28.115+01:002015-07-01T11:26:28.115+01:00Lots of great advise, but on a totally different a...Lots of great advise, but on a totally different approach you could make a muslin of a style you'd like to make multiple times and have an expert (bridal alteration person, tailor, sewing instructor) do the fitting and pattern alterations for you. Then you can use the adjusted pattern as check (sloper) for any other patterns you want to use. A small investment that will well pay itself off and you learn a lot watching some figure out what you need.MakeitAnyWearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370808424691476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-13195584502573940492015-07-01T08:06:28.314+01:002015-07-01T08:06:28.314+01:00so I see the bendy ruler has already been mentione...so I see the bendy ruler has already been mentioned, if you don't have one you can roll up some tin foil and use it in the same way (be prepared for some side eye from your other half!)<br /><br />I found Fashion Incubator's posts on 'camel toe' very useful for fitting the crotch. <br /><br />http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/anatomy_of_a_camel_toe_pt1/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-86023631266542566622015-06-30T22:55:54.097+01:002015-06-30T22:55:54.097+01:00I'm in the same place with pants. I'd love...I'm in the same place with pants. I'd love to see your reviews of what gets sent your way, particularly the Sandra Betzina class. I took her other Craftsy class, pant construction, and found her wandering style to be slightly off-putting. I wonder if her other one is better?<br /><br />I'm also afraid of putting on a fly. So much to learn!Maryhttp://fabricandyarnfollies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-10635176975727537222015-06-30T22:33:59.441+01:002015-06-30T22:33:59.441+01:00Pants fitting is hard, but ultimately rewarding I ...Pants fitting is hard, but ultimately rewarding I think! I found Pinterest to be a great source of help. I started this board: Http://pinterest.com/naomivdbroek/project-perfect-pants/ I have read as much as I can find, and did think the pants for the people info was good, but agree with many here that it's a drag to work on the tissue! Who's got the time?!<br />I've been focussing on the crotch seam as that's where I have difficultly. What I did recently is create a template for myself. I did this by creating a wire mould of my crotch front to back, and then tying a ribbon where the seam would meet. I then measured the two seams (I needed a sympathetic helper at this point!) and cross referenced that to the shaped wire curve. When I was happy with the result and the wire curve fit in a way that meant it sat on my body without falling off, then I traced the curve onto stiff cardboard and made a template for both front and back crotch curves. If I could upload a photo I would, but suffice to say the resulting curves looked very different to a standard pants pattern! Then I traced this onto a favourite pants pattern and made a<br />pair. Success!!! By far the best fitting crotch seam I have ever had and no riding down my back when they were on! <br />I think I will make a few more tweaks but I'm very happy with the result of the first try!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-73652877738891431652015-06-30T21:49:28.294+01:002015-06-30T21:49:28.294+01:00I'm on the Sandra Betzina craftsy course too -...I'm on the Sandra Betzina craftsy course too - she shows you how to make the trousers and then turn them into a permanent pattern for your measurements at the end once you've tweaked them. It did help explain the various different measures on the body and where the materialise on the flat pattern, for me.Prawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17185537471356936525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-58994200895874320692015-06-30T21:07:26.544+01:002015-06-30T21:07:26.544+01:00Do you know bunka?
I myself do not have their fitt...Do you know bunka?<br />I myself do not have their fitting books, but love their style. And there are books in English.<br />I believe they have three or four books about design of different garments.Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03184580392482792759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-89973611382186811992015-06-30T20:54:25.220+01:002015-06-30T20:54:25.220+01:00Have you seen this pattern? It's cher, but in...Have you seen this pattern? It's cher, but innovative and interesting: http://shop.sewingcake.com/products/endeavour-trousers<br /><br />I have several pants fitting guides, and like Singer Sewing Reference Library's Sewing Pants That Fit and also like the ancient: The Sew/Fit Method with Ruth Oblander and Nancy Zieman<br />http://hiplinemedia.blogspot.ca/2008/09/sewfit-method-with-ruth-oblander-and.html<br /><br />Basically - you need to get your head up your bum - and figure out your rise measurements - that's where to start. Grab a friend, Tie an elastic at your waist and measure from the centre back to your lady bits (that's the back seam length) and then do the same for the front. I started with a basic pant pattern (B6061 in my case) and made it over and over until I loved it (and it looked nothing like the original).Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-31663826332312461322015-06-30T20:35:39.070+01:002015-06-30T20:35:39.070+01:00I also have Pants for Real People and it helped a ...I also have Pants for Real People and it helped a lot with the jeans I made for me a few years ago!christinahttp://herrlichkeiten.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-78098200208422379942015-06-30T19:50:40.790+01:002015-06-30T19:50:40.790+01:00The trouserblock usually resolves around two cruci...The trouserblock usually resolves around two crucial vertical measurements wich can mess up your pattern thoroughly. These are waist to hip and seat height. The first is pretty standard and should be adjusted above the hipline (where the fly starts), the second is taken while sitting on a hard flat surface from waist to this surface. It has to be adjusted between the hipline and the line at which the seat curve begins. This will influence the sort of curve you need. Problem is that to make these adjustments you also need to know where the waist of the pants are, since pants usually have a low rise, this can be pretty hard. Copy Cat Crazinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077645490221569869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-1980930908119205952015-06-30T18:27:13.184+01:002015-06-30T18:27:13.184+01:00I have Pants for Real People and highly recommend ...I have Pants for Real People and highly recommend it. Do you have one of those bendable rulers? Shape it to fit the kind of crotch shape you need for your pant shape, try it on for fit, repeat. It really helps me visualize the shape I need.badmomgoodmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569728075698885020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-6980986676080161082015-06-30T18:13:08.928+01:002015-06-30T18:13:08.928+01:00For fitting trousers on yourself, I recommend star...For fitting trousers on yourself, I recommend starting with a RTW pair that fits close to how you'd like around the seat/hips, and rubbing off a pattern. There are just so. many. variables that make every person's shape a little different in all the different dimensions, it's really hard to make generalizations, but once you start altering your test trousers various ways, and wearing your first couple of pairs around, you'll get a feel for what changes in various parts of the pattern do. <br /><br />I drafted a block from my measurements once long ago, and maybe I chose the wrong style or I made a mistake, but they didn't fit how I wanted. And because I was just starting fitting pants then, I had no idea what to change first ... whereas starting with a rub-off pattern which I already know is pretty good except for one or two issues, I can see what I need to work on!<br /><br />Also, whatever pattern you start with, use really wide seam allowance! I use 1", it gives me so much more room to change things without starting all over.<br /><br />When I was first starting fitting mine, I found Sunni's trouser sew-along at A Fashionable Stitch really helpful. I agree Pants for Real People is a good resource, the drawings of fit issues are great (I would skip the tissue fitting and ignore the models). I've also gotten good info from Patternmaking for Fashion Design by Helen Joseph-Armstrong, it's a hefty and expensive pattern-drafting textbook, but it might be worth looking to see if any libraries near you have a copy.French Toast Tashahttp://tashamillergriffith.com/noreply@blogger.com