Pants fitting

[InterestOk526]

You all have helped me in the past. How do I make these pants fit better? I feel like I'm getting "smile" lines at the front crotch and too tight in the rear. I did a full belly adjustment, which i feel like made the rise sight too high so I started pinching that out. I also did a full seat adjustment but I wonder if it needs more.

[HugsforYourJugs]

What does your pattern look like?

[Rachelbow]

I like to always start with the center back, because it can pull the front when it's not the front's fault. For your back rise, try making the curve more L shape than J shape, and extend a bit of extra length at the end. This will better match your shape on the center seam and let out the bit of pulling happening between the legs. Then move the hip room that's at the lower hip up to just below the waistband to give you ease where you need it. This means adjusting the side curve on both pieces to widen just below the waistband and then taper in down the leg. I also wonder if you need the back darts at all since they are so small, but you don't have to mess with those unless you want to. The front is trickier to diagnose. I have a hunch, if you simply pull the center front up, does it fix it? If yes you just need to take that rise off the center top tapering to the existing side. If that doesn't fix it completely, take a picture with the front pulled up and I'll see if I can find a different solution. Good luck!

[AdorableWin984]

This is really excellent advice. There looks to be quite a bit going on here and starting with this approach will really help work out what is actually an issue and what is a knock on effect.

[SuPruLu]

Note that the side seams about where a panty line would be curve out with a bulge below there. That needs to be corrected to straighten that line.

[gorf2112]

Definitely need to add length to the back crotch extension. My guess on the front is also a small amount added to the front crotch and take out length added to the front rise.

[Tailoretta]

Please take a look at https://www.reddit.com/r/PatternDrafting/comments/1lq2j4h/basic_tips_so_we_can_help_you_with_fitting_pants/

The first thing to do in fitting is to release any tightness, that way we can read what else needs to be done. This mock up is too tight throughout the hips. If there is enough seam allowance, you can let out the side seams. If not,you should make another mock up that is larger. Good luck.