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How to Sew Flat, Flattering Elastic Waistbands

Based on comfort and versatility, my favorite garments have always been skirts and pants with elastic waists, but whenever I set out to design and sew a garment with pull-on…
Reader Question: Fitting Pants Fly Zipper for a Short Torso

I have a short torso, so when I make pants that are the correct crotch length, I don’t have enough room for a fly zipper that opens wide enough. Any…
Draft a Pants Sloper that Fits

Attractive, well-fitting, comfortable pants are a must in the modern woman’s wardrobe, whether for business/casual attire, or formal- or weekend wear. But making a pair of pants that fits can…
By the Seat of the Pants

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…
Understanding the Waistband

Waistbands can cause sewers lots of trouble. Learn to understand the waistband better!
How to Fix a Bulging Lap on Pants

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…
Pants Fitting for a Protruding Derriere

Pants fitting for a protruding derriere I have a size-10 waist but a protruding bottom. The center-back seam of trousers always cuts between my buttocks. Can you advise me on…
The Inside Scoop on Hollywood Waists

One of the nice things about fashion trends is that they change. So after a number of years of low-cut pants and skirts, it isn’t surprising that more emphasis is…
Reader Question: Flattering Pants Pockets

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…
Fitting the Seated Figure

Fitting the seated figure I have a friend who uses a wheelchair I’d like to sew for, but I can’t figure out how to alter her pants so they look…

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Reader Question: Fitting Pants Fly Zipper for a Short Torso

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