tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455964745380745255.post1606331196570290832..comments2012-03-07T10:09:19.698-06:00Comments on Faux Domestic Diva: Muslin Critique (Round One)Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15778066191562729245noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455964745380745255.post-41665259139791675702012-03-07T09:37:30.355-06:002012-03-07T09:37:30.355-06:00Thanks so much for posting your comments about you...Thanks so much for posting your comments about your first experiences with the SFD Pants pattern. First...you have done an excellent job of analyzing your figure and drawing off your SFD Pants pattern. From what I observe, here are my recommendations. <br /><br />Since you've commented you want more ease, it's easy to say to go up one measurement dot. However, a better test would be to re-measure using the tips from this article. - http://www.surefitdesigns.com/PantWearingEase.html You may be happier with a larger low hip measurement from when you're sitting. As you've commented, it is so easy to re-draw your pattern, that it would take you no time at all to test this.<br /><br />Additionally, I HIGHLY recommend that you attach the waist band. I know you are saying the waist fits perfectly, but the real test is once you get the waistband sewn in place.<br /><br />As for your thighs, please look at the Pants Instruction Book - page 14 - for the Heavy Thigh tune-up suggestion. You may (or may not) need this once you've re-measured using your 'sitting' hip circumference.<br /><br />You can make the leg width any width you want. Some ladies find the width of the pattern leg too wide. You on the other hand think it's too narrow. This is all personal preference and what looks best on your body. See page 17 for changing the leg width as you desire.<br /><br />And yes, since one side of your body/hips is fuller than the other, you would likely be best served with a right and left side pattern. See page 15 #12 for the asymmetrical tune-up. Make sure you make the length changes from the waist level. The hip can be widened out on that particular side. You need to give your left hip a little more space/shape, but this may all come naturally as you re-measure while sitting.<br /><br />You are really well on your way to excellent fitting pants. The back does look good though a little tight. Again, the re-measuring is going to help this. And when you get the asymmetry dealt with, I'm sure the front will hang beautifully to fit your body.<br /><br />Another thing that will affect the final look, is putting the hem up. Even if you just baste it, this will make a difference to the total appearance, as will pressing in the front and back leg creases.<br /><br />You've done a great job. Please let me know as you proceed with these few changes. <br /><br />Kindly,<br />GlendaGlendahttp://www.surefitdesigns.comnoreply@blogger.com