Sometimes pants fit perfectly everywhere but in the seat. Don’t give up on them; it’s a fitting problem that’s easy to remedy. In the following pages, I’ll show you how…
Waistbands can cause sewers lots of trouble. Learn to understand the waistband better!
Learn how to reproduce your favorite cut and style—without picking up a seam ripper.
Whether I’m sitting or standing, there seems to be a bulge from excess length in all my pants in the zipper area, particularly with my jeans. How can I remove…
Judith Rasband shows you tips and tricks for Fitting a high hip vs. sway-back.
Flattering Pants Pockets I love the vertical-welt pockets in many tailored ready-to-wear pants, because they’re so flattering. Is it hard to sew these pockets? —Sophia DeLuccia, North Wales, Pa. Fred…
Can you help me alter a regular pants pattern into a low-rise,hip-hugger style that will fit me?
Lining a pair of pants provides a luxurious finishing touch, makes them more comfortable, and creates a smoother silhouette. You can make a full lining to completely enclose the inside…
Use menswear construction techniques to improve the comfort, appearance, and quality of any basic pants pattern.
I’ve finally gotten a pants pattern to fit in the waist and hips, but now I’m having trouble getting the legs to hang straight and smooth.
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