dear>>>daita if you put your pattern on butcher paper or newspaper, then trace (both) pants pattern mark all areas just the original patterns says then add an inch to TOP of pants pattern. cut out paper pants pattern, hold up to you. you will notice pants are longer. this allows the crotch to DROP DOWN. now if the crotch is too long lower inches untill you get the length that's right for you. i hope i've helped e-mail me, i'd love to know if i've been any help. rosa freeman@att.net