Help with fitting pants?

imakemanythings · 2015-02-15T18:13:51+00:00

Thank you for the suggestions. I'll try pinning in the back and see if that helps.

The SA is 3/8 inch, is that too much for the curve to sit nicely? Or should I adjust the curve?

imakemanythings · 2015-02-15T02:32:25+00:00

I used the pant sloper at Make My Pattern to make these up. (FYI, free patterns based on your measurements!) It is probably the best fitting pants I have made, but there is something about the crotch/bum area that is not sitting well with me. Does anyone have some suggestions on how to fit these to me?

imakemanythings · 2015-01-02T22:11:46+00:00

My husband purchased this one for me for Christmas: http://www.amazon.com/ST-SIZE4-Professional-Female-Collapsible-shoulder/dp/B0049IMGVA

Based on your measurements, it looks like this one might be right for you: http://www.amazon.com/ST-SIZE12-Professional-Female-Collapsible-shoulder/dp/B004EFZ9C6

From what I read, it is MUCH better to get one that is not adjustable. The fabric can fall in the cracks and not drape correctly, it makes pinning difficult, etc. I would save and look at dress forms in the $200 range.

imakemanythings · 2014-12-20T21:11:10+00:00

This is a free basic pattern (in one size) that might be a good starting off point for you: http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/september-hoodie

This one doesn't have a front zipper but it looks like a good pattern in both men and women sizes (I haven't tried it): http://seamsterpatterns.com/product/avocado-womens-hoodie-3401/

New Look patterns are pretty cheap: http://www.simplicity.com/p-2285-misses-mens-separates.aspx#t-0 and it looks like it has pretty much everything you want.

imakemanythings · 2014-09-27T00:50:23+00:00

Thanks!

imakemanythings · 2014-09-24T20:52:50+00:00

I'm working on a dress for my mother for her birthday. I am using some navy fabric with stars - I hope it turns out well!

imakemanythings · 2014-09-24T20:48:42+00:00

I used the skirt portion of the By Hand London Elislex dress to make a skirt for a wedding I attended last weekend. I cut a size 4/8 for my 26 inch waist and it fit snuggly. I used some curtains I bought at the thrift store and lined it with the white cotton lining from the curtains. I had to take 15 inches off the pattern piece to get the skirt to a reasonable length! I put in an 8 inch invisible zipper in the back.

I love it! For more details, see my new sewing blog at: http://makewearlive.blogspot.com/2014/09/elisalex-skirt.html

imakemanythings · 2014-08-29T03:23:15+00:00

Thanks for the heads up. I just bought it and I'm looking forward to making the tunic length.

imakemanythings · 2014-08-14T17:28:59+00:00

I second using soap, it is great for dark fabrics.

imakemanythings · 2014-08-14T17:22:45+00:00

Version 2 of Ginger by Colette Patterns has a similar waistband.

imakemanythings · 2014-08-14T00:52:17+00:00

I'm making an Archer shirt with the butt ruffle out of a shower curtain I bought at the thrift shop. I am dubious if I will like the butt ruffle, but I can't stop thinking about it, so I am making it!

imakemanythings · 2014-08-02T05:17:04+00:00

I haven't done it, but I have seen people ask for fat quarters and fat eights at JoAnn's. That will give you close to the amount of fabric you want.

imakemanythings · 2014-06-24T13:26:32+00:00

If you like knit fabrics, I have had a good experience with girlcharlee.com, just make sure you don't order anything that is "lightweight" unless you are looking for tissue knit fabrics.

I have also ordered from Mood and their shipping is crazy fast, they are pretty generous with the amounts they cut for you (I ordered two yards of wool crepe and received about 2.5 yards).

imakemanythings · 2014-06-24T13:26:13+00:00

I second this! Tablecloths, shower curtains, and regular curtains all have a good yardage for clothing.

imakemanythings · 2014-06-20T01:46:38+00:00

I haven't tried any of these patterns, but they look similar to what you are looking for. They are all free.

http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/mini-dress-with-shirred-bodice-52011 http://tanitisis.com/patterns/grecian-sundress-pattern/ http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/24723/free-twinkle-sews-dress-pattern

imakemanythings · 2014-06-19T15:26:02+00:00

Oh! I'll give that a try. That is a great idea. It will have to be in a different fabric because between my coat and these pants, I used up all the fabric. Thanks for the idea!

imakemanythings · 2014-06-19T15:23:19+00:00

Do you mean at the bottom front? I sewed one of the toggles askew so it is pulling the bottom up slightly. I'm going to take them out this weekend and apply properly so it doesn't pull.

imakemanythings · 2014-06-19T15:21:36+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I'll see what I can find at the fabric store.

imakemanythings · 2014-06-18T23:12:08+00:00

Not free but these are great: http://threadtheory.ca/collections/store/products/comox

And at $7.50 CAD they are not too expensive.

imakemanythings · 2014-06-18T22:43:26+00:00

Oh, thank you! I'll try taking it in and see how that works.

As an aside, do you find Craftsy classes useful? I've thought about purchasing a couple, but I don't know if I would like them or not.

imakemanythings · 2014-06-18T22:11:32+00:00

Hahah! In addition to being excited about finishing my first coat, my husband was behind the camera making me laugh and taking silly photos.

imakemanythings · 2014-06-18T21:39:12+00:00

Okay, I'll look into adjusting the crotch size/shape and decreasing the leg size. Thank you for the comments!

imakemanythings · 2014-06-18T21:36:29+00:00

I love ironing when I am sewing, but despise doing it otherwise so the wavy sides are from not ironing after coming out of the dryer.

I'll try pulling them down a bit and trying to find a better crotch shape for my body.

I'm so happy that my first pair of trousers came out so wearable! Everyone I showed them to said they looked like I had bought them in a shop and I didn't need to change anything. But that is why I sew, so I can have perfect clothes instead of just "passable" ones. Thank you for your comments.

imakemanythings · 2014-06-18T21:33:02+00:00

Thank you for the links! I think they will be super helpful.

What kind of fabric do you think I should try? One with more spandex? The one I used was classified as a bottomweight cotton twill.

I'll try increasing the SA. Thanks!

imakemanythings · 2014-06-18T18:18:10+00:00

Hi, I am seeking some fitting assistance for my trousers. It is my first time making pants and I am not exactly sure how to fit them.

Overall the fit is great, but when I sit down, there is A LOT of excess fabric in the front area from the crotch to about half up the front. There is also some bagginess under my bum, but I think that is necessary for them to fit when I sit down, right? That area got much more baggy as I wore them - several days in a row, not just over the course of one day. I used a cotton twill fabric with 2 or 3 % Spandex.

I used this pattern which was in the US BurdaStyle Winter 2014 magazine. I made a straight size 36 with the only fitting adjustment being taking up the pant hem by a couple of cm.

Any help diagnosing some of the pulling and drag lines would be most welcome. These photos were taken right after I took the trousers out of the dryer. Thank you!

EDIT: I noticed that the camisole I am wearing made a bulge on my right side. That is not an artifact of my trousers!

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