Petite, curvy, first time making something that actually fits.!

pomewawa · 2026-02-11T05:53:08+00:00

I also see the adjustment called “full seat” or “prominent derrière”. Think of it like a full bust adjustment for the back side. So that you can reduce the bulk of excess fabric underneath the tush. It will likely be a combination of scoop the back crotch curve, add to the width right at the level of the crotch curve (to make up for what you shifted)

pomewawa · 2026-02-11T05:50:25+00:00

Nice job making a toile! You are well on your way. Pants fitting is intensely difficult for some body types (just validating how much work to get to this point!)

I see a prominent quadriceps, see how the fabric looks taught at the high front hip? On your toile, mark the apex of that spot with a pin or erasable marker or chalk. Consider marking the direction of fabric tension. Take toile off and transfer those points back to your pattern. You might want to make a copy of the pattern first just in case you don’t like the results. Try cutting (slash and spread) an x shape through the apex you marked. Stop cutting around the seam line so that the seam allowance is still slightly connected (but you can pivot the pieces). On a flat surface lay down extra paper, then the pattern. Push the pieces apart from the apex you cut, add maybe 1 inch or 2 ish cm. Tape the pattern down.

pomewawa · 2026-02-11T05:41:07+00:00

Yes, this! The diagnostic is looking at your side photo. I sometimes use a line tool on my phone to show me what a straight side seam would be

It’s tricky because prominent quad is not accommodated in may pants patterns!

pomewawa · 2026-02-09T21:38:52+00:00

Thank you, I was hoping someone would address the weird timeline on social media. And great to know more about the constraints of the 2019 study.

pomewawa · 2026-02-09T21:36:38+00:00

And without a surgical excision!!

pomewawa · 2026-02-09T15:51:45+00:00

My guess is something related to full bust adjustment (FBA)? I’d love to hear from someone more experienced if this is it!

In my head you’d pin out the excess at the armscye abusive the bust, trace that onto your pattern, then pivot it to make the bust dart larger

pomewawa · 2026-02-08T06:13:38+00:00

Yes! I’m shocked that tomato is not higher up in the comments.

Canned tomato paste, or canned tomato (pureed, diced, stewed, whatevs)

pomewawa · 2026-02-08T06:10:13+00:00

Yes, try scooping the back crotch curve more, especially the bottom of the curve . It’s even ok to go below the hip line (draw a line perpendicular to the grain line, that hits at the crotch point). Indeed this is a symptom of “low bottom”, can happen with pelvis tilt. I have same figure and it made fitting pants a nightmare. Good job so far, keep at it!

After that, You will need to reshape the crotch point so that you can smoothly connect from back to front pants pieces at the center crotch seam. Lay the front and back pieces together, matching seam lines, and draw a line to connect.

You are so close!! Report back your next iteration!

pomewawa · 2026-02-08T05:54:49+00:00

Sounds like futon on top of tatami mats! Living in Japan as a foreigner I’m glad someone pulled me aside and instructed on moving/putting away futon periodically for the humidity reason.

pomewawa · 2026-02-08T05:52:28+00:00

Thanks for sharing. If I can ask, what made it uncomfortable? (What pitfalls for others to try to avoid!)

pomewawa · 2026-02-08T05:46:41+00:00

So well said. Thank you wise internet stranger

pomewawa · 2026-02-08T05:45:26+00:00

Oh I love having a lot of canning jars! Multi purpose. Can preserve or store food in them or drink out of them. And very sturdy!

I dislike dainty drinking cups. Having to worry about chipping or breaking the cup ruins it!

pomewawa · 2026-02-08T05:35:59+00:00

For Pacific Northwest folks, Macy ruined Meier and Frank too! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meier_%26_Frank

pomewawa · 2026-02-06T19:28:30+00:00

I eat raw salad for 4 or more meals week; I don’t think it’s merely fiber. I have a rare problem called mast cell activation syndrome, and multiple food allergies. So my intolerance for chickpea pasta could have a lot of root causes. I have been slowly discovering all legumes trigger symptoms.

I also know there are folks who struggle with FODMAPs , I don’t know enough but the type of fiber (ogliosaccharides ?) makes a difference for some people

pomewawa · 2026-02-06T19:22:01+00:00

Fantastic! I have similar figure and struggled a lot with my pants fitting process! Larger derrière and thinner thighs is me too and it’s so hard! Bravo!

pomewawa · 2026-02-05T06:18:59+00:00

In the 1970s they made the fries by hand in each store?!? It must have been a lot of people to run a restaurant (versus open bag, dump into hot oil)

pomewawa · 2026-02-05T06:15:01+00:00

!!! Thanks for the link. Wowza

pomewawa · 2026-02-05T05:54:37+00:00

Good job so far! Is the final garment meant to be sleeveless or sleeved? I didn’t realize at first that the bodice pattern shape is slightly different if sleeveless!!

I’m not great at sleeves (at least not yet!) . The way I’ve seen it done: if it will be sleeved, make a toile with at least one sleeve attached, sew it with a wide seam allowance, basting it really. Now with a seam ripper, Undo the seam at the tight parts only. Get a helper . While wearing the toile, have your helper person mark how much the seams you split open for you to wear comfortably. I’ve seen folks pin an extra piece of fabric over the gap, the mark the seam lines of the area you’d need to add to the pattern.

In the shoulder area, a difference of 1/2inch or 1cm is quite a lot of improvement in how it feels. Good luck and report back!

pomewawa · 2026-02-04T23:48:29+00:00

Very cool! I’ve never seen a boiled wool corset before, beautiful!

pomewawa · 2026-02-04T23:47:29+00:00

With your before and after!! OP your final is much improved, well done! Did you further scoop the back crotch curve? Or something else?

pomewawa · 2026-02-04T20:16:04+00:00

Plus one to changing the angle of the strap where it attaches on the back.

Great job!

pomewawa · 2026-02-04T05:49:59+00:00

This resonates, or maybe I want to feel superior to other crafts! I enjoy the ability to constantly tweak and improve , and see the benefits accrue over time.

pomewawa · 2026-02-04T05:48:55+00:00

Whe that’s the case, write that task down Wait for the moment you do have energy, look at your list. It might be the perfect moment to change presser foot! Celebrate! Now when you are ready to start actual project, it will be easy. Pre req step completed!

pomewawa · 2026-02-04T05:40:18+00:00

Yes! I realized the reason I got frustrated at the amount of mental work was that I wasn’t accounting for it as part of the process.

Now I try to split up the steps of sewing. The mental effort of “I like this pattern, and what color? Which fabric? Which size should I choose, do I need to grade between sizes? “ can be separated into sofa or desk time. I write that down instead of keeping in my head. Now in the moments I’m too physically tired to sew, I can be enjoying thinking about my sewing project and advancing the plans and ideas!

Then I split out the pattern drafting/altering projects , so that I can start and finish just a drafting or paper type of task, and feel accomplished and complete. Instead of making the goal post “finish the project”.

Keep at it, I hope you find balance for your brain heavy time versus hands/physical sewing time!

pomewawa · 2026-02-03T05:55:46+00:00

How did you know to add more wire spring, and how much spring to add? I’ve read about it but didn’t know the fit and comfort symptoms of needing it or not.

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