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   user-6876651 | Jul 31, 2018 11:40am | #1

   Wow, that was really enlightening. You can actually SEE the adjustment work, and it really makes sense. Thank you, Sarah!

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   user-7055095 | Dec 09, 2018 11:46pm | #2

   This is amazing. It is the best fitting tip I have ever found; it works, you can do it on your own, back and front!

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   akrunrgrl | Feb 25, 2019 09:36am | #3

   Agreed! Astonishingly helpful...thank you so much, Sarah.

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   user-7458871 | May 23, 2019 11:49am | #4

   I am amazed at being able to actually watch the pants start to fit better.
   But what about when making pants for yourself? You can't be clipping and wearing at the same time.

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   carolfresia | May 24, 2019 08:56am | #5

   Hi, user-7458871,
   It is tricky to do this on yourself, though you can do some on-and-off clipping if you're patient. It's a better idea to find a sewing friend, or anyone you trust with a pair of scissors, to clip cautiously while you check the results in a mirror to see when the correct fit has been achieved. Have her/him watch the video first so she/he knows what to do--it's a little tough to describe what's happening!
   Many of us know we need to "scoop" the back crotch curve to remove the crumpling fabric under the seat, but on the pattern you'll never know exactly how much or what shape of a scoop is required. This method works because it shows you what kind of scoop you need as you do it.

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   Bill_Columbus_Ohio | Jan 21, 2020 02:45pm | #6

   Incredible. She is so talented and experienced. Additionally, her photo-based book on pattern fitting is TERRIFIC! It makes the sewist much more observant on how clothes fit. Thank you. This instruction and insight justifies my Threads subscription alone.

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   annette83 | May 02, 2022 08:59am | #7

   Thank you so much for this video, it was great to see how the clips improved the fit. Photos only go so far.
   I was still having problems though with fabric from the back of the legs being pulled to the front looked so much like the crotch curve wasn’t right, but it wasn’t tight at all. I then realized after looking at the grainline and the way that the fabric pulled that I needed to release the inside seam.
   Now I just need my partner to help take in the outside seam and maybe add some extra fabric to the inside seam while keeping the grainline straight. Doing that would be rather tricky without him I think.
   Oh the fun of drafting your own pants pattern.

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   catstexas | May 13, 2022 07:10pm | #8

   Wow is all I can say. I’ve used Sarah’s pants fitting techniques for years, but I was never happy with my freehand scooping of the back crotch. Can’t wait to make a muslin and use this approach. Thanks Sarah, you’re a genius.