How to EASILY ADJUST crotch length on pants. Fit ISSUES. Let's sew easy pants. Ep 4

Issues with differences between your body’s crotch length and the one of the pant sewing pattern you chose? This is what we are talking about today! Let’s sew easy pants is back with Episode 4!
Shorter and longer crotch length results in uncomfortable and unflattering looks and solutions are very possible. Lot’s of practical aspects to see today about pant fitting. See three muslins and their issues.
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Let's sew easy pants mini-series
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[@rosac8168]

Karina you are so appreciated of all the hundreds of sewing tutorials / classes I’ve seen no one goes into depth the way you do I’m Learning so much thank you 🙏🏾💕

[@sewhappysarahr8912]

Isn't is a wonder that we can ever find any ready to wear clothing that fits us? HAHA Seriously though, you are such a great teacher!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Insterestingly enough, I have found RTW pants that fit me sometimes, not always. I’ve been known to buy cheap woven pants that fit in a thrift shop and cut them up to make a pattern :)

[@DIANNDOZIER]

😮

[@kathrynhorne6748]

This was more informative than I expected! Thanks for going into such detail and explaining and showing how and why you made each adjustment the way you did. Super helpful.

[@elizeevr1259]

Thanks Carina, for taking the time to sew up those badly fitting muslins for our benefit! I also like the cute little downscaled demonstration pattern :-) Much easier to show what you're doing.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

More hideous muslins are coming up! 😁

[@greensilk58]

Very clever; changing thread color to represent adjustments. Funny how something so simple never crossed my mind. Lol

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I live and breather sewing 😄, there things suddenly pop up :)

[@alindadrury7156]

Watched your video for the first time - so very helpful! I’ve been struggling with fitting for pants - feel more confident now. Great teaching. Thank you.

[@0TempsPerdu1]

You have no idea how long I've been trying to find a tutorial for pant pattern alterations! Thank you for walking through the process step by step instead of just describing the stress lines and what you should do. When I looked at photos and tried to follow other people's advice, I jumped straight to trying exactly what you said not to do. I appreciate you taking the time to describe what not to do along with what you should do. This is great!

[@fe3o2y]

You take something that can be so complicated and make it simple. I really love that you show and not just tell how something is done. I think I can do this now and I've been sewing for over 40 years! Thank you!

[@laurihuhn4727]

I will definitely be coming back to view this again when I do my next pair of pants.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Awesome, have fun :)

[@cathleenvance4441]

I am so thankful for you. You are my go to person for everything that is sewing. I can always count on you to have a tutorial on whatever my issue is. I just finished my toile of the free range slacks by sew house seven and the crotch is so long that I could practically trip over them. I am fairly new at sewing so I went straight to your videos and you have exactly what I needed. I had to shorten the crotch 3 inches. I cannot thank you enough for all the help you have given me.

[@jamiherlihy2311]

This is exactly what I need. I feel like I am going to school ! I love this content. Thank you.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I'm so glad!

[@danadoo8052]

Intense but detailed...been sewing for years and I have not wanted to try to make the adjustments I need for my pants fitting issues. Until now will use your method and work on this, this weekend. I understand what is needed to get them fitting better.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I know for sure it’s not a fun task and actually once you have 2-3 styles fitting well, there’s no need for many more :)

[@audreywring1920]

Great tutorial. Many years ago when I was at school, drafted a trousers pattern. The teacher said they were perfect, yes they looked good but I had a problem walking in them and she could not solve the problem. A couple of decades later revisted, pelvic tilt, needed so much more at the back and less at the front. Keep up the good work.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Standing still is so much more different to living in them and moving around, for sure.

[@denisedorsey2889]

Karina, again many thanks for such a well crafted tutorial. I know I'm not the only one saving this series for future reference. Your insight and knowledge from all your years of sewing (and dare I say making mistakes and figuring out how to fix them) is such a blessing to me! Your ability to break things down into smaller chunks and clearly explain shows what a good teacher you are. I'm so glad you took the extra time and effort (and fabric!) to deliberately sew wrong fitting pants. We are visual learners for the most part and seeing the problem and the solution is so valuable. Many, many thanks💕💕

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m glad you are enjoying the series. I think smaller areas of information make more sense. The topic of pants is broad and I couldn’t possibly fit it all into one video.

[@videosrfunfunfun]

Great Demo, very clear instructions! I'm sewing alone too, so nice to see someone do this by themselves too.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Totally doable 😀

[@christycampbell1874]

Just amazing how those little adjustments can make such a huge difference!! Thank you so much for this tutorial! I am so excited to use your tips when I make my pants!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m so glad you liked it :)

[@ann-elisefryen6364]

I have never thought about how to understand those draglines, what they really means . Thanks a lot for showing. :-)

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re welcome 😊

[@michelleyoung7364]

Karina, you are a wonderful teacher. Your patience and willingness to explain and make sure your lesson is understood is incredible. Wish you were here in the states. Your pant fitting mini series has answered many questions on pant fitting I've had for years .and have sought to understand. Please keep teaching us. Thank you!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much for your support. I’m trying very hard to include scenarios that aren’t necessarily my own to be able to help more people :)

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

Thanks to you I refashioned an ill fitting dress into an elastic waistband maxi skirt with a flounce at the bottom last night. My first ever sewn garment! All hand sewn since I don't have a machine, lol. I love these in depth videos and the engineering involved with pattern construction and alteration. Cutting and pivoting patterns for darts and alterations is so fascinating to me, thank you sew much lol.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m so happy for you! I made hand made clothes when I was a child and it was a great exercise to my patience :) Good on you!

[@GoGoHarris]

What a brilliant idea about using different colour threads for the alterations

[@sarjiles9298]

I am so happy to find you again, last 3 years I'm working in Kuwait. You are my inspiration to learn how to sew thank you for clear instructions . Stay safe and healthy & God Bless

[@shnazzy]

Thank you for explaining when to spread/overlap or pivot a pattern to keep the side seams matching. That's something I've missed in the past, but didn't know why.

[@adrianapeace3601]

i have been searching for DAYS to find help to adjust my tissue pattern for crotch depth issues, and this is the only video that made sense to me ! thankyou so much for taking the time to explain everything so clearly, it really helps.

[@EasyToSew]

Very helpful tutorial, thanks for sharing

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re very welcome 😊

[@janepollock8525]

I have seen this adjustment issue before in books, but I never understood how and why until I saw this video. Now it makes sense! Thank you.

[@alicemcmurdy5678]

This is tremendous, I can't tell you how I have searched for this information. I'm standing on top of the moon right now. I will get back to you soooon. THANK YOU so much.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Your happiness makes me happy! This is why I do this :)

[@ingridmohr9824]

As always awesome instruction. Much appreciate all the effort that went into preparing this video. 💐💕💐

[@kscheuerman5378]

Hi Karina, This is so valuable & I love that you use miniature pattern pieces. It provides a brilliant visual for me! Thanks so much. Take care and God Bless.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’ve been using little pieces for years now when it’ll be easier to see. They are cute and fit on the screen :)

[@juliacardamone1042]

Thank you for the CLEAR explanation and diagrams - and the real pattern view! I just sewed out the Poppy pants and was ready to ditch and look for a new pattern to try...but adjusting the crotch length (and understanding why!) is really helpful! I really like your channel!! Thank you for all the extras that you do - sure appreciate them!

[@711Union]

This combination adjustments really helps my adjustments. I was thankful for you doing the combination and reminding me about the grain. You are fantastic!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@juliej6638]

Again - really useful so thank you and don't apologise for not showing pretty makes. I'mfollowing this series avidly and enjoying it very much.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I know that these are important and the pretty makes will come. I am going to actually make some pretty pants to show on the finale of the series :)

[@asiaclayed]

Thank you for all these details ! I've been so frustrated with pants but I'm so glad I found this series to help 👍👍

[@charlenemcgill2961]

Wonderful Karina, I am saving all of the pant fit vids. into my "watch for later" file so that I can easily find them. As always, THANKS FOR SHARING !!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I hope they help you :)

[@JennyNobody]

Super appreciated this video. Ive been reading up on this all evening and the way you explained it really pulled everything together in my head.

[@sewmytroublesaway]

Perfect! Thank you for taking the time to sew badly fitting pants so we could see!

[@donnawoods442]

Awesome instruction Karina! You’re a great teacher!💕🥇

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@thecpikas]

This is amazing and EXACTLY what I needed. I had some wonky pants and I just didn't know what was going on but sure enough the front crotch length was 3/4" too long. Fixed that and then did a little scoop and perfect!

[@J-UK62]

Thank you so much for instructions. I have just started to design and got my own clothes and have recently discovered your channel. It’s really excellent and I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you for helping me on my way. Xxx

[@jeanetteh6842]

Karina you are a natural born teacher. You generously share quality information. Thank you.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re welcome 😊

[@JRo605]

Applied these principles on a pair of the The sewing Workshop West End pants and the result was a perfect fit. I have a full bottom, high-waisted, short front crotch so challenging. But applied everything you said,did a couple of muslins and now cutting out my fabric! Thank you!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

That’s amazing 😀😀

[@vanessaarmstead5444]

I have never understood people explaining pattern adjustment...You have explained sooo clearly i am confident that I can do it and stop wearing my projects as the pattern is.

[@sbrickett]

I absolutely love this type of video! I love learning different methods of adjustment, there truly is more than one one way. Thanks for your hard work!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

There sure is and I’ve put a lot of thought into the ways I explain :)

[@TheJudeJane]

Thank you! I have some experience drafting patterns for myself and others, but this detailed tutorial for making adjustments to pants patterns is pure gold for me. I am 5’3”, small-boned, and under 100 pounds. With your instruction, I am able to make pants that fit and don’t look as if I am hidden in tons of fabric. Ready-to-wear usually have too much fabric in the thighs, seat, and crotch, so I have store bought jeans in youth size USA slim/girls size 12. Perfect! I realize I can’t just go by waist and inseam…it is a much more complex endeavor. Thank you for this wealth of knowledge for determining where adjustments make the difference between poor and great fit!! Love from Jane in USA❤️📏🖊✂️📏📐

[@katehamilton2914]

THANK YOU! This is so amazingly helpful. I'm eagerly awaiting the next installment as those scoops and curves can be so mystifying and I'd really like to be able to make trousers in which I can both sit down without wincing and stand up without the rear end looking like two saggy popped balloons. Thanks for reigniting my hope :-)

[@glendabell7094]

This has been such a help! I understand so much more about fit now - looking forward to watching the next video - i watch one a day - that gives me time to process - Thank you so much 😃

[@user-uf1zm9dg2y]

Thank you so much for such an extensive explanation and all your hard work putting these videos together. Susan

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re very welcome 😊

[@bettyhappschatt3467]

I like your way of explaining things. I was been lucky 20 years and 10 sizes ago - I knew one pattern company that had fitting pant patterns for me but I have not been sowing for ages and now I really need this to make a presentable pant suit.

[@jadeelise7982]

thanks for the clear instructions, this made this really easy to understand 💕

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m so glad. It was my dream to make this topic doable.

[@Jag4MEH]

Wow, I love your video. I take sewing classes and I am only a year in and there is a lot I still have to learn. My teacher taught me this but I could not remember how to do it without her. With this I can rewatch and rewatch then do. Thank you so so much.

[@kathymusgrove8518]

Wow! This was so helpful. I feel like I could make the adjustment after watching this. Thank you for teaching this concept. I could use a little help with the types of material used for garment sewing and what they feel like and why they are used. Thank you for this fantastic tutorial!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I have a lot of videos about fabric on the channel, pairing them to patterns :)

[@mecraftytoo]

This is just what I needed, I could understand most of it, I will follow your guide and make a muslin for my next pair. Loving this series of easy pants tutorials.Thank you Karina

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Wonderful! I hope it helps for the next pair :)

[@chrisdollery5166]

what an excellent tutorial ,i have never made pants for all the reasons you mentioned,very clear instructions without waffle, very professional, thank you Karina.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m glad you liked the video and really hope you give pants a go! Waffle and me aren’t a good mix 😊

[@bridgettison106]

You are an outstanding teacher! Your preparation and thoroughness are greatly appreciated!

[@diminett6462]

You are amazing. Thank you a million times . I have no one too to help and have wasted so much money on clothes that do not fit.This is an invaluable and an amazing lesson.

[@eugenegrudnikoff5774]

Thanks so much for this incredible level of detail. I was making Burda 6229 for my wife, my first pant project, and the mock-up version was terrible. After watching your series, i lopped of 2" off the front and 2-1/2" off the back crotch on the pattern, and added a bit of back scoop fabric. This threw off all the allignment marks, pockets, and i had to improvise a bit, but the end result was a perfect fit!

[@jo-annfraser2502]

I really appreciate the depth and breadth of your knowledge. Your explanations are detailed, but easy to understand. You're a fabulous teacher. Thank you!

[@trevahamilton4657]

Thanks Carina for this very in depth video. You saved me from making the wrong adjustments to some ill fitting pants!!

[@carolyngethings]

This is a brilliant series Karina. I'm learning so much.

[@juliadavidovich-kn8jh]

Thanks so much for these in depth videos. I am struggling with crotch depth issues. I am anxious to measure myself and implement your suggested adjustments. 😊😊😊

[@debbielabounty5825]

Thank you! I made the Sasha Trousers muslin and the crotch needed more length. I followed the pattern instructions (the ones you don't use), which didn't help at all. I redid the area with your suggestions and the final version of the Sasha's turned out perfect for my body. Honestly, I couldn't have salvaged this pair without your excellent tutorial!

[@valclements7092]

This pants series is fantastic, it all makes so much sense. I am saving this pants fitting series to my library for easy access. Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us your process. Have a great day. Val❤️🇨🇦🇬🇧

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I hope this helps you when your are ready :)

[@ppuyle1]

Terrific video Karina! It’s one to bookmark and watch over and over! Clearly and concisely done! Thank you!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re very welcome 😉

[@louannmulvaney9193]

That video was just amazing, you put so much time into that production!! Thank you so much, really appreciate it ♥️ love all your videos ♥️

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m so glad you liked it! Yes, uncountable hours actually but I love doing this.

[@petrasbodyworks2448]

I always like the softness of your voice, while you teach. In this video, you packed a lot for the viewer. Pretty good of you. Anyway, KZbin put forth a lot of video notifications before me this afternoon. But I selected yours. I learnt something new. Thanks. Coming back to perfect that thing, when I'm set to cut a material for pants.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much for watching 😀😀

[@Bonbon53539]

Very thorough explanation, great for visual learners. I really appreciate the work you did to make it easy to understand. I’m going to try this method rather than my usual lengthening the crotch curve...I see that isn’t really the place I need to add, I need to adjust the length from waist to top of crotch curve.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It’s all about what other things are going on too. I’ve added to the inseam when the space has been short there but not as a first step :)

[@janharvey1024]

Fantastic advice, followed it to the letter when altering some pants and it worked a treat. Thank you.

[@tishie42]

Oh wow. All of these pant videos are changing my life right now. I'm a skinny rectangle which is just as hard to fit nicely. I don't always want to be baggy. I don't always want the boyfriend look. And when adjusting, I also don't want Desert animals in my clothes! It seems like it has only been one or the other. Thank you for being so brave and making these videos! I'm late to the algorithm here on KZbin but I have been binge watching sewing.. Who needs Netflix when this content is out here! ✂️😊👖🧵🧷

[@patricksymons1634]

Hey girl

[@wendynicholss6886]

I'm so glad I watched this video, I have just made a pair of pants and they are way to short in the crotch and I was all ready to do the first alteration but after watching this I won't bother. I am going to adjust my pattern properly. My pants are also baggy on the thighs so the first alteration would just have made that worse. Thank you so much for posting, this was so helpful and interesting ❤️

[@lylianjettar3637]

Your dedication to the channel is exceptional Karina. 😊

[@louisedavidson848]

Loving this mini series!!! Thank you!!!

[@alexismather6485]

Thank you for the clear instructions!! And i appreciate the explanations on why the other method wouldn't work. I have a pattern i tried that needs this same adjustment. Now i know what to do!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

The ones I wouldn’t do are food for thought, as these are ways that are recommend by others. I tried to explain why they might not work.

[@Escape10mom]

Great info Karina. I have had to add to my crotch length about an inch on several pairs of pants I've made. I'm glad you showed about the grainline at the top of the pants pattern.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

The grainline can really go off depending on the amount. I’ve rarely not had to add to all the pants :)

[@cynthiahitchcock3633]

Thank you so much for sharing, now I understand how the measurements of the body relate to the paper patterns. Thank you again❤️

[@lilybogaards5089]

Revisiting, while continuing the work on my pants block. Very helpful. Continued value. Thank you 💕

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You got this!

[@s.s.8029]

Awesome!!! You are great at explaining. Need to watch all of these again.

[@nancyshaner8548]

These videos are so good. So much useful information. My patterns definitely need work. This helps tremendously. Thank you.

[@maydivaa2206]

Thank you 🙏 so much from the bottom of my heart ❤️, these series have been very helpful seriously

[@anabelhull377]

Thank you so much for these videos! They are super helpful and you are so good at explaining everything : )

[@vjdipchan6436]

Thank you for teaching us! I'm a beginner sewist and I want to make some trousers. I have always wondered about the fit of pants. By the way you have a beautiful personality!

[@Maridith2]

I am so grateful for this series! I have learned so much . I love that you showed ‘what not to do’ - very helpful. I appreciate all the work and time you have put into this very much needed series. You’re a fantastic teacher and it’s so refreshing that you are smiling through the episodes! Thank you! Thank you!

[@robyn3349]

Well done, clear and helpful!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m glad you liked it :)

[@nmb2738]

Thank you for this tutorial. I’m building up my courage to sew pants for the first time.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

All the best!

[@lorlor2831]

This is very helpful to me. You and I are very similar in our measurements. I always have problems with the length. The slash and spread is going to be so helpful. Thank you 😊

[@chriswatson1698]

I first heard about the slash and spread crotch length, in a men's tailoring book. Apparently, tailors look at their clients from the side and decide whether Sir has a "high seat" (big bum) or a "low seat" (flat bum). I have slashed and spread ever since. The spread also puts the fabric of the back seam closer to the true bias, so a little bit stretchier.

[@kristi8220]

Fantastic tutorial Karina! Very well done and appreciated. Thank you for these pant fitting tutorials. This is definitely helping.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m so happy it’s helping. Thank you so much for watching :)

[@mban272]

Fabulous, just what I needed. Thanks for this.Your teaching method is amazing xx

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@monicashuppe3897]

Thank you for this video! This was incredibly helpful, educational and exactly what I was looking for!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re very welcome and I’m glad it helps :)

[@sewstone2109]

This information is so helpful. You are building my confidence for trying a pair of pants.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m so glad to hear that! Exciting.

[@Sheri...]

Excellent! This is exactly what I need for the pants I'm working on right now!

[@denisem9407]

I just made the Pietra pants and the crotch on the muslin is too long so I was thinking of taking the waistband off and just shortening the whole thing. So I'm glad you mentioned that. Thank you for a great video, so many useful tips here.

[@kirbywerby]

Thank you for these videos. I really appreciate the work you put into them. I think I finally understand how to fit the crotch length.

[@maryt2887]

This is so helpful! I just made a crotch adjustment in my Joss pull-on pants and I did the combination you show. Except I did it backwards! I first made the crotch sides shorter using the hinge method , but that wasn’t short enough. So then I shortened both the front and back by the same amount. It would have gone smoother if I had shortened both pieces the same length first and then fine tuned the crotch sides only. What I didn’t do was measure from my preferred waist-so the pants are finished, but I need to wear them up at my “regular” waist instead of slightly below it which I prefer. I can wear them, but for the next pair I will do all my measurements and follow this video. Thank you!

[@arlenemurphy804]

Omg. This was so wonderful. Better than cable tv… can’t wait to try this. Thank you❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@robertafahrni7169]

Really well done! That was a lot of work! Great explanations - thank you!

[@valeriebishop561]

Thank you so much for all this! Hope to get brave soon.

[@susiedunham-kt9qy]

Again, excellent and clear instruction!! I feel so thankful I can attend such a great sewing class in my own home! I cant wait to try!!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You are so welcome! All the best :)

[@joycecarandang9965]

Thank you so much......i learned a lot....so very thorough demonstration of what to do and not what to do.......

[@dianakidd5688]

Absolutely priceless video! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! for making this video. You have given us so much very helpful information .

[@jacquieblacquiere5186]

I'm starting to plan my next pants make on the strength of this marvelously practical series.

[@beajannis2968]

Your explanation is so good....even for a dutch speaking person. ❤ from Antwerp / Belgium.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Im glad it was helpful :)

[@lilybogaards5089]

Great tutorial! Explaining clearly how and why. Must have been a lot of work. 💕

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Oh yes. For sure. Much longer than other videos but it’s worth it :)