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Pull on pants
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Thu, 05/09/2013 - 00:57
I am using this patterns to make a pair of pull on pants what measurements do I need to change and by how much? I have a flat seat and larger tummy.
thank you Nancy
Fri, 08/01/2014 - 15:55
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pull on pants
Hi Nehzt:
I appreciate this reply a lot. I have one added question on the subject of pull on pants. If the goal is just to use elastic at the waist and not have a zipper, how would you atler it? I would like to make pants for work. I currently wear pants that have a mock fly with pockets and an elastic waist. They are wearing out and Mervyn's no longer exists. They weren't the perfect fit anyway, but I need my pants to be a little less fitted from the hip up since I am on my feet and moving and bending all day.
Tue, 08/05/2014 - 15:25
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Re: Pull on Pants
Dear Cheryl,
To sew your pull on pants without a zipper. After drafting the pants block pattern as indicated in the lesson, you can use the straight lines from G to A, on both the front and back patterns. When sewing the pants you also dont sew the darts. This way when wearing the pants you will be able to pull them up to your waist. You can also sew a mock fly zipper if you want or have a plain seam at the center front.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
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Dear Nancy,
To learn how to adjust your pants block pattern to your body shape you need to watch the Pants Pattern Alteration (Adjustment) for Different Body Shapes Online Video Lesson.
If you are using stretchy material, you can use the same pattern you draft from watching the pants block pattern drafting video lesson, without sewing the zipper.
However for a non stretchy material, you will need to add some ease to be able to pull on the pants. You can add as much as you want depending on your own preference. If you want the pants to fit like pajamas, you will need to add more ease.
You can add the ease to the front and back patterns, by drawing a line from the bottom of the waist dart to the hemline, parallel to the center front and the center back line. Then cut each pattern in half and separate the two pieces for the front and back pants patterns by the same amount (up to 7 cm). Place paper under and tape to keep it in place. When taping the pieces, first tape the paper to one side, then measure and mark the distance you like along the top and bottom of the paper from the cut line. Connect the marks with a line. Then place the second piece along this line, make sure the horizontal lines of the pants pattern pieces are also aligned (use a ruler to check). Tape to keep the second piece in place. Repeat for the other pants pattern. You can also add ease to the front and back crotch lines by drawing shallower curves for each crotch line. You can do this by, extending the waistlines out from the center front and back lines and drawing new shallower crotch line curves. Since you are not using a zipper.
Do a test fitting on muslin before cutting your fabric. This way you make sure you have added the amount you like.
Hope this helps.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat