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Sewing: Muslin #1
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Muslin #1

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Front view
Close up of waistband bunching
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Rear view

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Instructions

I haven't made many adjustments, as I haven't worked with a Today's Fit pant before. I am quite long waisted, so I did add an inch of length at the lengthen/shorten line above the crotch. I also scooped out the rear crotch curve about 1/8 inch, as my backside is quite low.

My biggest concerns about the fit now are the rear waist area, where the waistband is bunching terribly and also ...
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Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Classic

Materials

Poly crepe suiting

What was your inspiration?

I'm really anxious to fit pants well, without all the guess work that it has taken me before this.

What are you most proud of?

The back falls beautifully.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Keep at it!

 

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Beryleni on craftsy.com
Beryleni
Mar 22, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow, did you measure yourself correctly? I think you are smaller than you think you are. I'm glad that you have already started, that makes me more conscious of measuring.
KID_MD on craftsy.com
KID_MD
Apr 01, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I had that thought too! I generally use a size smaller than my measurements in Big 4 patterns, as I find they always have too much ease. I wanted to give this one the benefit of the doubt, but it looks like it is the same. Boo - back to European and Indie patterns for me.
OriginalRed on craftsy.com
OriginalRed
Mar 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
So nice of you to post pictures before it's perfect. It reminds me that it takes work and I need to be patient! You are well on your way. The back looks great, soon the front will too!
Art Attack 024 on craftsy.com
Art Attack 024
Mar 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
These are looking good. I am having the same problem you are in the front with too much ease right under the waistband. I took some darts in the waistband at the seams on either side of center, zeroing out at the top of the waistband. Then on the corresponding seams I tapered down 4-5" to zero in the other direction. It helped and I'm going to do the same in the back. Did you try on the waistband prior to attaching it to the pants? When I did mine fit fine at the waist but then ruffled out at the bottom hence the darts. Hope this helps!
KID_MD on craftsy.com
KID_MD
Mar 11, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Yes!! That is exactly what happened with my waistband! I'm actually thinking I'm going to switch it out for a straight waistband and see if that isn't better, but I really like the dart idea too, as it seems like you would get a more precise fit that way. Thanks!!
Davesmom on craftsy.com
Davesmom
Mar 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Looks like a great start. The back fits so good. A little baggy in the front but then most of the patterns don't fit perfect the first time without some alterations. I need to get started with my pants. I am enrolled the pant fitting class. Good luck with your pants.
torilynn on craftsy.com
torilynn
Mar 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I can't wait to see your finished project!

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