I Think I Got It . . .
Maybe I'll be able to actually sew some trousers this week! Thank you all for the suggestions, I do believe there is something asymmetrical going on with my body. I've got one shoulder lower than the other, too, so I'm not surprised. I do know I've got a larger saddlebag on the one side - the right side - than the other. That may account for the odd fit and needing a little extra room right at the top of the thigh at the side back. The fit through the abdomen and area between the waist and saddlebag is fine - not tight or straining. For right now, I'm going to make a note in my fit books as to this problem and see if it crops up in skirts and future trousers. Now that I think about it - I have had to curve each side differently when fitting in the past - I can't just do the exact same change to each side seam.
Now, for today's tweak - which I think is the last because it seems to have fixed the last bit of wrinkles on both sides for the most part, even the larger thigh side. I have felt all along that there is a bit too much fabric in the back of the trouser leg. Although these have a full leg, I think there is a thing such as too wide for the more tailored style. Starting around the same level where the back crotch curves under, I've made a very long dart all down the back of the pant leg to the hem, removing 3/4" of fabric. It seems I need the space in the seat, but not in the center of the leg. Here's what I have now:
I think this is the best I'm going to do with this pattern, but I'm really happy with the way they are now. I will trace off this pattern and probably use it to make other trousers with style modifications now that I have a good fit. Maybe tomorrow I'll cut into the houndstooth. I'm glad I waited, though!Parting Shot: Want Felt? Seriously. My friend who is cleaning out a lot of her fiber stuff gave me some felt, which I don't use. Some of this is acrylic, but I believe that a good part of it is wool felt, too. If you want the felt and live in the United States - and you must take all of it - please email me. All I ask is that you pay the shipping for it.
Someone has claimed the felt! It will be going to a charity - thank you!
8 comments:
A couple of years ago I had a lot of wool felt given to me and I foolishly gave it away. That was just before I started using felt in my art. Sigh!
Lucky person who ends up with this felt. :)
That leg dart really did the trick. These are looking great and houndstooth ready!
Yes those trousers fit great now. Can't wait to see them in houndstooth.
The fit looks great now.
They do look good. I admire your tenancity.
THe fit looks great now. I't been great so far to see your progress. I can't wait to see the final result.
The trousers look terrific now. I'm sure you didn't leave a dart in the pattern, though, so what did you do with it? My guess is that the amount taken up by the dart must be removed from the inseam and side seam.
These look fantastic now. To a future of great pants. I prefer having a tnt pant and making style changes myself. If you ever want to make the legs narrower, Threads has a great method on their website. I used it for my latest pair of pants and it takes out the excess below the seat nicely.
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