tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post7647349542586689775..comments2024-02-25T08:24:32.822+00:00Comments on Confessions of a Sewing Novice: Imperfect trousers are better than no trousers (Burda 01-2007-108A)westmoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05305132395354227560noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-60592933068000926402016-10-12T18:31:29.236+01:002016-10-12T18:31:29.236+01:00I, too, struggled with sewing a pair of trousers t...I, too, struggled with sewing a pair of trousers that fit. I tried three different patterns before I found one that only needed a minor change to fit me. After the first pattern I read "Pants for Real People: Fit and Sew for Any Body" and it was tremendously helpful. I didn't have a clue as to how pants fit and how to alter them to fit better. After reading the book, I had a better understanding as to how to make pattern changes to better fit my full butt and tilted hips. I've since sewn 8 capris and 5 trousers and love how each one fits me! Good luck in your quest for perfect trousers. Don't give up, you'll get there! :)Ms. Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713681651031327516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-34889523167241027512016-08-13T16:17:37.349+01:002016-08-13T16:17:37.349+01:00Thanks! I'll look into that video!Thanks! I'll look into that video!westmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305132395354227560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-16608436877714848972016-08-11T15:35:13.217+01:002016-08-11T15:35:13.217+01:00PS Just so you know that nothing is wrong with the...PS Just so you know that nothing is wrong with the audio on the broadcast. There is some quiet time at the beginning of the webcast as she waits for questions to come in, usually around 15 seconds or so, a couple of times. This is a live webcast and questions can be asked online on YouTube while she is on live. At about 20 minutes she starts the fitting/draping on the ladies. Carolyn F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11361386797164462781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-10777129480867003452016-08-11T15:25:27.951+01:002016-08-11T15:25:27.951+01:00I happened to find your blog this morning and saw ...I happened to find your blog this morning and saw your entry about your pant issues. You had a couple suggestions to watch Peggy Sagers on her webcasts. This past Monday (August 8, 2016) she fit four ladies on her live webcast using three of her pant patterns from her Silhouette Patterns line. Here is a link to the webcast: http://www.silhouettepatterns.com/html/media/livestreamchannel/replay_08_08_2016.htm These are regular ladies and she shows how to correct the back of their pant. I think the front of yours look really nice. You may find some help listening to her commentary on why she is doing the changes, for the back of your pants. She says you can do this by yourself, it just requires a bit more taking on and off times. I saw several things that she did that, I think, might work on yours. She came to our Sewing Guild to do fittings and it was very helpful. Hope this helps. CarolynCarolyn F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11361386797164462781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-70199387456467509972016-07-22T15:12:31.779+01:002016-07-22T15:12:31.779+01:00Thanks for that! I'll look into it!Thanks for that! I'll look into it!westmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305132395354227560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-58106635649189846902016-07-22T15:12:15.584+01:002016-07-22T15:12:15.584+01:00I am definitely going to do some kind of compariti...I am definitely going to do some kind of comparitive approach next because I think you're right, the Burda draft is just a long way from my body shape. I have Knip, Ottobre, Patrones, plus some Big4 both modern and vintage that I will look into as well!westmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305132395354227560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-82666765806406855572016-07-22T15:11:22.604+01:002016-07-22T15:11:22.604+01:00That's such an interesting idea! I actually ha...That's such an interesting idea! I actually have some Burda men's patterns in the actual magazine, I might have a look to see what they look like in terms of shape compared to the women's patterns I have been using!westmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305132395354227560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-2211546511920514102016-07-22T15:10:13.491+01:002016-07-22T15:10:13.491+01:00Good idea! Thank you for that!Good idea! Thank you for that!westmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305132395354227560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-81200209520353814262016-07-22T15:09:56.942+01:002016-07-22T15:09:56.942+01:00Thanks you so much for the gingham tip! I have bou...Thanks you so much for the gingham tip! I have bought a massive piece of it and will give it a go for the next attempt. Unfortunately, I actually know exactly zero sewing people in real life -- more accurately, I know a couple but they are both quilters and moreover live 100s of miles away. I would have loved a fit buddy!westmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305132395354227560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-21681173783036992472016-07-22T15:08:36.604+01:002016-07-22T15:08:36.604+01:00Oh! Good to know! I'll look into a Knip patter...Oh! Good to know! I'll look into a Knip pattern and see what I think!westmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305132395354227560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-40196172926884494912016-07-22T15:08:07.567+01:002016-07-22T15:08:07.567+01:00Thanks, I'll look into that!Thanks, I'll look into that!westmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305132395354227560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-85238827399172247432016-07-22T15:07:54.949+01:002016-07-22T15:07:54.949+01:00Thank you for those thoughts! I definitely think I...Thank you for those thoughts! I definitely think I need to shift the legs inward because they aren't in balance. I did try it on my last fitting attempt but screwed it up so epically that the whole muslin was a mess. I've been reading a bunch about the alterations I might make in my next attempt though and I've added them to the list!westmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305132395354227560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-68625979719288798012016-07-19T21:49:32.210+01:002016-07-19T21:49:32.210+01:00I second Kathie's reply on Silhouette Patterns...I second Kathie's reply on Silhouette Patterns (Peggy Sagers) instructional videos.<br />She also has DVD's for sale that are more detailed etc., but the free youtube ones<br />are very helpful. I often watch them more than once. On her website she has free webcasts, some of the older ones may not have been uploaded to youtube. I have found her fitting tips to be very helpful, once I got my head around them. http://www.silhouettepatterns.com/ Look to the right under upcoming events, then past webcasts. Keep at it, you will get it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234666687238959450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-11726912324937147302016-07-19T19:27:13.431+01:002016-07-19T19:27:13.431+01:00The SA Katherine is what I was thinking!!!The SA Katherine is what I was thinking!!!SewCraftyChemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971798108420431518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-17403483341917949322016-07-19T19:26:07.235+01:002016-07-19T19:26:07.235+01:00So many thoughts! I agree with Towanda to try a fl...So many thoughts! I agree with Towanda to try a flat seat adjustment and maybe take a vertical tuck right down the center of the back leg (this is similar to the suggestion to use a smaller size). Although, I discovered with skirts that a 16(42) front and 18(44) back is near perfect so I cheat and do that! <br /><br />Now, Burda. We love Burda. Burda is awesome. BUT - I think Burda drafts for a completely different figure than you have for pants. I would muslin a different brand. Maybe Knip Mode? Or Style Arc??<br /><br />You could search PR reviews for pants and quickly scan for anyone who has a similar body type too!SewCraftyChemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971798108420431518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-62686083168085660492016-07-18T00:18:03.964+01:002016-07-18T00:18:03.964+01:00I have heard of women with smaller backsides havin...I have heard of women with smaller backsides having success using a men's pants pattern from Burda. I don't know if it would be worth the investment to buy a pattern & measure first, but you clearly have too much fabric in the wrong place. It seems that you need more in the width and less in the depth. With your smaller backside and high hip, a man's pants pattern might be a better starting point than the women's patterns you have been using. Just an idea to ponder. Nadine in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04080772333957820334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-56782272371809233852016-07-17T22:15:51.199+01:002016-07-17T22:15:51.199+01:00Think about using a smaller size for the back patt...Think about using a smaller size for the back pattern since you have so much extra fabric. Then use a flat backside adjustment to remove the excess fabric under the backside. Towandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634494345166387524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-78531461908731531752016-07-17T18:08:23.789+01:002016-07-17T18:08:23.789+01:00I just finished https://www.knipmode.nl/broek-pdf-...I just finished https://www.knipmode.nl/broek-pdf-patroon-20983 with remarkable success with almost no alterations, although I'm going to add width to the inner thigh (and remember to remove an equivalent amount from the outer thigh) the next time I made them. (I don't have any photos yet.) I know that's no indication they'll work the same for you, but if you already have some Knipmode pants patterns from the magazines, I'd give them a try.<br /><br />Carly (breakdownhat on Insta)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402299837755419293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-15053885968737058222016-07-17T15:25:23.821+01:002016-07-17T15:25:23.821+01:00It's been a long pants fitting journey for me,...It's been a long pants fitting journey for me, too, but I think I'm finally starting to get it. One of the things that has helped recently was a week long pants fitting marathon using yards and yards of cheap poly quarter-inch gingham check (to be able to see the horizontal and vertical grainlines) to make muslin after muslin. BUT, fitting on my own, in the course of twisting and turning to see and adjust my back side, I actually hurt my back! I've been one of your blog readers for some time, so I know your health is an issue, so this might be an activity to be careful with. I wished you lived in Seattle (State of Washington, USA - WAY far away from you!) because I'd love to help you fit your pants. Can you find a fitting buddy? Good luck! (P.S. I think the front of your current pair look GREAT.)SilverMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12805572131213530740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-2762934474855859632016-07-17T12:23:20.281+01:002016-07-17T12:23:20.281+01:00There are some very helpful YouTube videos from Pe...There are some very helpful YouTube videos from Peggy Sagers. Search for "Silhouette Patterns". She goes step by step through fitting pants in several separate videos. Her instructions for fitting the back of pants are excellent. Good luck.Kathiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13184312953659471770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-17908673575790824612016-07-17T11:51:45.358+01:002016-07-17T11:51:45.358+01:00Like you, I've decided that it's better to...Like you, I've decided that it's better to have some trousers than no trousers, and that the ones I make are at least one of better, cheaper or easier than shopping for them. I'm also short so always have to re hem bought ones which is a pain. I'm no kind of expert on trouser fitting, but the backs of yours do look like they need more at the inside and less at the outside, as you say. Years ago I read a post (now deleted, but I think there is still a discussion on pattern review) about cutting the legs off the pattern at crotch height and moving them inwards. This gives more of a curve on the out seam and more trouser towards the inseam. It scared me to do this but it did help and it might help you. I also wonder if you need a knock knee adjustment. It's not really about knock knees, it's for when you have an angle at your knees (asopposed to a straight line ) because of the angle your legs leave your pelvis. Before you try the moving the legs thing, maybe try on your actual pants pinning a tuck at the inseam just below the crotch (basically shortening the inseam and changing the leg angle - use safety pins :-)) and see if that makes the legs hang better. The grain will be screwy but it might give you an indication. For yhe next pair I'd also add a tiny bit more width in the back at high hip (just above your wrists in this photo). <br />Having burbled on, i think these are generally pretty respectable and look v goid from the front and ok at the back. Hopefully someone with more knowledge than me can chime in with tips.Lyndlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02074439380587418342noreply@blogger.com