Fit Pants to YOUR Body featuring Pati Palmer - Pants for Real People Fitting Techniques

[@michelleyoung7364]

I have purchased most of your recent fitting books, but this video made the information in the book come alive for me, as i am a visual learner. I really enjoyed this video. Please make more.

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@trudi1962]

I am enjoying reading the book. There's a system called TDCO. I thought it was a new invention, but this system predates it by years!

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

Thank you. It is funny that this topic was brought up during our 5-day Sewing Camp Workshop last week with the same conclusion by our long term campers. Very coincidental! Ha. Pati

[@amyoungil]

This was a very helpful video. Thank you. The tips I like especially are 1) the 1" SA at the waist and the inseam and the side seam, and 5/8" on the crotch curve 2) evaluating the paper fit on just half the body 3) The 1" elastic at the waist, and pinning the trousers to the elastic, rather than tucking it in (which is what I've been doing). 4) the side seams are pinned inside out when fitting. 5) marking the waistband with the landmarks oflocations of pleats and pockets

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

Thank you for liking our system of tissue-fitting and for giving such a thorough review.

[@jessicasanchez5765]

Awesome video! I've been watching many and I finally understand.

[@sonialorenzo9223]

So much to learn. I love your instructions.

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

Thanks so much 😊

[@judiesiewert248]

Very helpful! This makes it easier to understand. As a Beginner+ I will need to watch it a few times! I have subscribed... more videos please!

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

Helen Bartley who now teaches Palmer/Pletsch Pant Fitting Workshops here in Portland tells me she watched the pant videos over and over in the beginning, so that is a good way to go. You'll see more each time. Pati

[@nancybenson1951]

Nice fit!

[@brendaeves3236]

This was a terrific instructional video, thank you

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Plookiss]

I've had this book for years, great to find this video to help :D

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kathiethompson6719]

Thank you for putting fitting videos here! Fitting is the biggest hurdle to successful sewing for me. I also have a high round and round back problem that I didn't have when I first used your system in the 90's. A huge hurdle for me now and I need some help. I will look for videos here to find some help. Thank you!

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

You are welcome! You can find more PalmerPletshDigital.com. They are the full video classes 1 1/2 up to 3 hours of video depending on the topic. Because we filmed, edited, and pay a royalty to the talent, they are reasonably priced but not free like the clips. When I selected clips, I tried to make them long enough to be valuable. Glad you are learning from them. Pati Palmer

[@mariecrowe8843]

This video was a big help, thank you.👍

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

Glad it helped

[@bunnybgood411]

Whoa. This method is probably great for a lot of people but I prefer the step by step sloper technique. But you make this look like magic so I will try it.

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

You are only fitting half of your body and if your sides are a little different you will tweak in fabric. We use 1" side and inseam allowances to make that possible. Glad you are willing to try. Pati

[@bunnybgood411]

@@PalmerPletschVideo The more I consider it the better it sounds.

[@catipenuelaruiz7217]

Quedan perfectos de las piernas...., los que yo me hago me hacen arrugas entre las rodillas y debajo de la linea de tiro, arrugas en diagonal, no se que hacer!!!

[@carlapostma5031]

Thank-you! You make it look easy! I will be buying your book!

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@nanasloves]

Beautiful fit!

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

Thank you! 😊

[@wandagoncalves3049]

I need to take a pant fitting workshop.

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

We just posted dates for 2023 on palmerpletsch.com. Classes are limited to 6 and we have waitlists when one fills. We also have 4 locations in the US. Pati

[@christobelspafford6829]

This is good for stable fabric. Do the same techniques apply to stretch fabrics?

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

They do. It depends on the knit and the style you choose. For in-depth on fitting knits, we include fitting knit pants in our book Knits for Real People.

[@Joani161]

Would you add length the same way for the back if needed?

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

If you lengthen the crotch or legs, yes! Pati

[@dianamarlowe3352]

Thank you. Do you have a video for pockets?

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

The It's in the Details and the Jackets videos from palmerpletschdigital.com include pockets as well as the jeans video. Pati

[@maureenamos5240]

Hi from down under. I love your style. Thank you for the instruction fit the perfect pant fitting. My next query is about the fabric. Is it a stretch fabric? What is your recommendation for a fabric that fits the best every time please?

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

Fabrics with good drape often fit the easiest such as rayons. Cotton stretch fabrics are great for your weather and you can fit them snugly. I have to lower my back crotch more when I make tight pants. Lightweight linen is currently popular and fits well as a looser style. Watch for our upcoming blogs because several are on pants. If you sign up for our mailing list we will email you each time there is a new one. Love Australia. My daughter married an Aussie.

[@Sunsetluver1]

Is the pattern cut out at the largest size or your size?

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

I started with my size. Pati

[@sigridkutz4468]

Great video, thank you. You didn't show us how you pinned the pattern pieces together before trying it on. Did you pin paper strips to the seam allowance first?

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

Nope, just pinned on the seamlines. The pattern has 1" seam allowances just in case!

[@virginiakasselman5953]

I’ve just ordered your fitting pants for real people book and have a question while I’m waiting for it to arrive- I have the McCall’s 3740 pattern and want to make view B but without a zipper and with a flat front and elastic back. Where do I mark the center front seam omitting the zipper? Love your tissue fitting method and can’t wait to get the book and get started. Also will what I’m planning work? Happy Sewing💕 Virginia in Arkansas

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

Hi, Thank you for the nice comments. Just sew up the front on the center front seamlines and leave just 5/8" seam allowance. In our Pant book there are many elastic waist options including one with elastic in the back only. Hope you find it in the book. Pati

[@BeatrizAbiRached]

Excellent!

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

Thank you!

[@lottiebiscottie3798]

Wow!

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

Thank you! Pati

[@wilnaschnetler6516]

How can I purchase latest book. Living in South Africa

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

You can get it from our website or Amazon. Shipping may be a little out of site. That is why you can order a digital copy of our books at palmerpletschdigital.com. There is a demonstration on the site showing you how they work. It is pretty exciting. Pati

[@arlenemurphy804]

I think I would prefer to use a muslin instead of the paper pattern. I’m afraid I’d be too rough with the paper. 😆

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

You know yourself best!! But, you might try it just to see. It is almost easier because you can actually see the crotch and how it fits on your body. Then after adjusting, you could test in muslin. Often the other side of one's body may be flatter making it need less length and width on that side. Be sure to tape the crotch because it will tear if you are rough on it! Pati Palmer encourages you!

[@arlenemurphy804]

@@PalmerPletschVideo thank you so much.

[@bt9124]

My pants are great if i never sit down?

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

Oh my, that would be limiting. Maybe you need a fabric with stretch??

[@dagmarluerweg3937]

Good day, Im Not Happy, my english ist bad and your book Not in German speak.

[@PalmerPletschVideo]

So sorry. My husband speaks German but doesn't sew. Some programs can translate like maybe Adobe PDF app. Might have to scan or take a picture? I am not sure. Try searching for a translation app for books. Hope this helps. Pati