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   katyreb | Jan 21, 2022 04:02pm | #1

   I have the same problem and am on the same mission. I am 5'3", and my hips are about 7-1/2" from my waist, and my hip measurement is 3" less than my high hip. Corrections are very odd looking on a pattern for sure. Right now I am working with Kathleen Cheetham's pants pattern that came in a book called Perfect Plus. I'll let you know how it works out.

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   prhpage | Jan 22, 2022 07:32am | #2

   I have a similar issue. I have what I call a spare tire. It makes me hard to fit. I don’t have a solution except stretch pants.

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   doesintensity | Jul 06, 2022 12:32am | #3

   On a pattern, corrections definitely have a very peculiar appearance. At the moment, I am working with a pattern for pants that was designed by Kathleen dordle Cheetham and included in a book titled Perfect Plus. I'll keep you updated on the situation as it develops.

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   MissyW76 | Jul 13, 2022 04:00am | #4

   Why not follow Kenneth King's pants fitting technique and his pants drafting method to customize a pattern to you! There is lots of information out there on what he does.

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   kminturn | Jul 28, 2022 09:34pm | #5

   Have a look at Fit for Art Patterns; Pants that Fit. The instruction book and their website offer extensive help in fitting the pattern.

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   tinylittlestitches | Aug 01, 2022 07:13pm | #6

   I have had great success with the Top Down Center Out fitting method from the Summer 2022 issue. This approach fits holistically and automatically builds in the ability to fit for something like being wider higher up without a ton of adjustment needed. It also will make it less critical to find a pattern that is designed for your specific shape - you can make any pattern work.

   You don't say what size pattern you use, but if you fit their size range, I have heard a lot of rave reviews about Muna & Broad's pant block.

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   katiesews | Aug 06, 2022 05:50am | #7

   I decided to save myself a lot of trouble and take a pattern from a worn-out old pair of Old Navy pants that fit me pretty well, which I cut apart. That at least gives a crotch curve and rise/length that I like to start with and I can make finer adjustments from there.

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   thomasfrank | Oct 11, 2022 12:16am | #8

   I am very thin so choosing the clothes that suit me is very difficult. I Hope is achieve your goal soon. quordle