Sew Pants that Fit - Part 2

Sew Pants that Fit - Part 2
This video is part two of a series on sewing perfectly fitting pants.
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[@lynnlynnlynn2295]

thank you Kim for you prayers, May God bless you

[@teresastevens2084]

Kim, each one of us, as Christians, are bound to express, in our own way, what is in our hearts. Your respectful expression was eloquent and honest. What we must not do, is to let these conversations stop over time. It must be talked about until change begins to happen and then the discussions must continue among all people of this country or, for that matter, among all people of the Earth. Thank you for sharing what is in your heart. Now, about this pants series. Having been sewing for more years than I care to admit, I have sewn my share of pants both simple pull-on and tailored styles. You would not believe the crazy way I would take each commercial pattern and try to make it fit my body. You'd be on the floor laughing! Watching someone take a pretty basic pattern such as our beloved Love Notions Duet Trousers and prepare it prior to cutting the fabric is priceless even for us seasoned seamstresses. In addition, your previous episode on measurements was so valuable. This is a step that is ESSENTIAL in getting the fit you want. You've done us all a great service. here, as always! Sending blessings. 💗

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

So, so true.

[@alisonwilliams5355]

Thank you Kim for your thought, you are right to raise these issues, all people matter, doesn’t matter what colour or religion

[@teresacowger2461]

I'm an agnostic viewer. Sharing Bible verses is NOT proselytizing. It's honest and sweet. Thank you for sharing what's on your heart with us.

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

Thank you Teresa. That is so kind of you to share.

[@ekgheiy]

+1 - Well said Teresa.

[@deniseodigie6339]

Thank you for caring so much for your fellow human beings. Your reading and thoughts touched me deeply.

[@corgikat21]

This series is a fabulous tutorial. Just what I needed! Thank you for sharing😊

[@DebraLaforet]

Your beautiful word brought tears to my eyes❤

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

Thank you!

[@merindymorgenson3184]

Thank you for speaking out in support of our black brothers and sisters. The scriptures you have shared are very apropos to the situation. Your words are thoughtful and considered. May we one day fulfill the dream to become land of the free and the home of the brave, and to truly believe in practice that we are all created equal. And thank you also for the pants tutorial. I am slowly making my way through the series in hopes of my unicorn dream, pants that fit.

[@catherinemccurdy7518]

Brava! I’m not religious but I respect your right to your beliefs. Bottom line is BLM and most of all recognizing that we all need to love our neighbors no matter our color or theirs.

[@adrienneclamp9118]

Thank you Kim for sharing. We need to keep sharing each other’s viewpoints and experiences and remember we all need to be loved, valued and be understood, let’s keep on keeping on in this journey we all share. Bless you!

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

Bless you too!

[@angelesruiz5498]

thank you for saying something about this terrible problem in the U.S.

[@pamelahill7164]

I love how you show how to do all the adjustments. You make it look so easy

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

Thank you!

[@junderwood830]

I know how you feel, Kim. I have some friends whom I love dearly and for them, I am so hurt! Thank you for this statement.

[@dianemorrall2687]

I am making the Duet trousers along with you. I have made elastic waisted trousers before but this is the first more tailored version. I have lost 18kg in weight and my biggest issue is believing the measurements on the pattern...that I will fit in to them. I always tend to make things too big and I'm really trying to make these as per design and to fit me well. Thank-you for this. Tomorrow is my muslin day!

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

I have done the same thing. In fact, just recently I was testing a new pattern for Love Notions and she assigned me a size that I thought would be too small. She did that based on my measurements. As it turns out, it was a perfect fit. By the way, that pattern comes out Monday- it is awesome!

[@janematthews6579]

I have no words that can do justice to the situation to which you refer, but I share your feelings. As the mother of a multi-racial family I appreciate you speaking up for life.

[@lesatressler8450]

thank you for this series.

[@fantasypaintco]

Nice to go back

[@teresavicars9989]

I have needed your help for years. Thank you so much for these videos on pant fitting. I have this pattern and am following along with you. Love all your videos, your beautiful spirit and compassion.😊

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

It’s so fun to know y’all are sewing with me!

[@sewindubaialicia8313]

This was a fantastic, tutorial. So detailed and informative. I have a better understanding of some of the alterations I need. Thank you

[@christinemartin9449]

Hi from England. Thank you for this video and sharing your feelings. I was not aware that there was so much wickedness in this world. I am absolutely amazed that people can treat another human being so badly. I can't put it into words! Thank for this tutorial. I am waiting for a pattern to arrive later this week for a jump suit so will watch all you parts in conjunction with making this.

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

I agree. The wicked nature of some just grieves my heart.

[@DoloresDeeBodnar]

Wonderful fitting adjustments

[@jmanonmakes]

This is a fantastic tutorial. Makes me believe I will be able to make well fitting pants. Thank you!

[@EileenR11]

Thank you Kim. It was so helpful and interesting to see all the small adjustments down the leg. I may even try some tapered trousers now - I have been avoiding them for fit reasons. It may be a month or so before I start on trousers just because I have a pile of other things on hand. But I will come back to this video before I do. Thank you so much for this and for your message of kindness and love at the start.

[@user-nu8ir2ds7x]

I have only found your channel today and your tuition is wonderful and even more appreciated is the sincerity with which you spoke and from the UK I thank you for your blessing. Micah is my favourite verse if more people “walked humbly with their God” the world would be a better place. Maria g

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

I love that verse too :-). Thank you for your kind words

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

As always, your tips and techniques are so helpful. Thank you!

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

Thank you, Dannie!

[@sherylvitosh7209]

Thank you for your words and your blessing on us.

[@flourishfaithfiber]

It is amazing how different patterns are...I am using one of the big companies' pattern and size 18 is a 42" hip. I can see why it is so important to know your measurements. Thanks for this video! Very helpful.

[@madypennisi4823]

Beautiful sentiment. The part 2 is very helpful.

[@jamiecampbell2637]

Beautifully said, Kim. Sincere thanks. Much love 💐

[@heidefries1825]

The visual of making adjustments to the pattern is so helpful. Waiting for my flexible ruler to arrive in the mail, can't wait to dive in.

[@user-nu8ir2ds7x]

Thanks

[@magswalsh4052]

Only recently discovered your channel and just watching this video. Wanted to say how much I appreciate you speaking out about BLM. Thank you, and thanks for all the great sewing stuff too!:)

[@sew_april]

Great video very informative.. Thank you!!!It really helps me get my mind off all the terrible things going on in the world! In a perfect world no one would see color as an issue it breaks my heart how some people get their views! bless you for the bible verse when we can't muster the words God has them

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

Thank you ❤️

[@ekgheiy]

Hi! Me again. Uh oh - I'm not sure the pants pattern I was working on is contender for this series. Simplicity 8390 only has has one piece. I think I need more room for my caboose. Definitely need to shorten it too, but there are no shorten lines. And 8390 doesn't have a marking for the knee either. 😟💦

[@rosyclaire]

You have to make your own knee line as everyone is different. Measure as Kim told us in the last video, it really works. Good luck 😀

[@gracieallen8285]

"I hope you’re sufficiently confused". Hahaha

[@Callie342k]

Hi, I am sewing along with you making my first pair of tailored trousers. When you are measuring, marking and enlarging the pattern pieces you are just out of camera reach to see the pattern marking you are using and where you are widening the knee. I think I've got the right place but am guessing. Thank you so much for the video it helps enormously and you are so much better to follow than the piece of paper.

[@TheHaymeadow]

Lesson begins @ 5:10

[@brendajefferson5984]

❤️😊

[@marciameeker7623]

Kim you have my dress on right down to the material! Yours looks much better than mine does

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

Great minds think alike! I made that one last year and just pulled it out. Our air conditioning is out, so Summer Basics is earl blessing right now!

[@jillarrowood8935]

I love your channel and just adore you. I recently watched your top 10 online fabric stores video and really appreciate the information. I just placed an order with Fabric Mart, have never had a negative experience with them. I am perusing Nick of Time, did you receive your order and if so were you pleased? They have great prices but I am hesitant after some reviews I have seen. Please update, thank you so much!

[@donnakraft1031]

The timing is perfect- I picked up my copy shop version of the Duet.and several other patterns a week before you said you were going to use the Duet. So I am ready to sew along with you. Excited for some new summer pants! Thank you for this series!

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

Awesome!

[@marciameeker7623]

As a matter of fact I have it on watching you!

[@charlene101]

I just found your channel and I love it. In this video, you have marked where you knee, calf, and hip etc are. Before we can mark these things, shouldn’t we make the depth adjustment first because it would effect where our hip. Knee and calf fall. I’m super high and the back and very low and the front based on the big 4 patterns. If there is a video showing how to make the depth adjustment for front and back, would you please let me know. Thanks!

[@sherylvitosh7209]

You’ll probable talk about these adjustments when you do your muslin, but I’d like to know about lengthening the rises, and full butt, full tummy etc. Thank you for doing this series!

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

Yes. I’m showing basic for the muslin. Then we will dive in deep

[@anessaharris9947]

😀

[@violetmoon2283]

Do you find that people who are very petite don't need as much ease?

[@flourishfaithfiber]

Wow! I had to shorten mine 6”. 😂 I’m way short!

[@janetlink9756]

When you measure from hip to knee, is that high hip to knee or low hip to knee? And why is that alteration important?

[@sherrysenn2177]

What if pattern doesn’t have crotch measurements? (Front and back rise)

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

Measure the pattern pieces. Make sure to follow the curve with the measuring tape

[@kristi8220]

Thank you for the video. It is much appreciated and very useful!! I would like to provide some constructive criticism though, and please don't take it negatively, I'm only trying to help your channel. Some of the pattern work you were doing was off-camera and it was a little hard to hear some of the instructions that you were saying. Again, please don't take this negatively, I do not want to hurt your feelings. Be well and thank you for taking the time to make this in-depth video.

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

Yes, Kristi I noticed that when I was editing. I probably should have gone back and redone it. I will be sure to double check the camera more often. Somehow my microphone also got buried in the paper too. The microphone is new, so I need to pay more attention. We learn; we grow. I had already filmed the entire intro/outro several times- once for lipstick on my teeth, and once bc the phone would not stop ringing. It wasn’t my best effort. I should have waited and done today, but so many people were waiting on me. Not excuses though.

[@kristi8220]

Dorothy’s Daughter goodness, no excuses are needed. I don’t typically critique as I feel it’s not for me to do. But since you were proud of your subscribers (I’m one of them) and want your channel to grow and are asking for comments I thought I’d give my two cents. I did learn things and that’s the point, correct? Hugs and blessings to you.

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

I truly appreciate the honest feedback. That’s how we grow. ❤️

[@libbymcculla1619]

kim what if it doesn't give finished measurements on pattern-how can u tell how much ease they use??

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

Hi, Libby. I would compare the size measurements given with the actual measurements if the pattern pieces. Don’t forget to subtract seam allowances. It is tedious, which is why I love it when they include those

[@pamelahill7164]

Did you decide your size your making based on you are gonna make a knit pair of pants or woven pair?

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

I’m making a stretch woven.

[@joycehayhow8]

I’m getting ready to tackle my first pants pattern. Thanks so much for providing these excellent tutorials. I was thinking I would make my seam allowances an inch on my muslin to give room for adjustments so I didn’t have to start over if I need extra room somewhere. Is there any reason not to do that?

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

I think doing a little if that is ok, but it could prevent you from seeing the tell tale drag lines and folds needed to diagnose problems. Congratulations on tackling pants! It’s worth getting the fit right.

[@joycehayhow8]

Thanks!

[@cynthialindsley5117]

Made my muslin as a 14 discovered that the front was fine but the back had about 2.5 extra fabric at the waist. Can I leave the front a 14 and cut the back down to a 12. As I pinned the muslin adjustments that was the way it seemed to come out. Is that possible ? would it be better to cut it out as a 12 and adjust it in the front?

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

Can you email photos? It’s hard to tell without seeing, or you can upload them to the Dorothy’s Daughter Community Facebook group. That’s why I started that group because you can’t do photos back and forth here and I know we are going to be sharing a lot as we go through this process.

[@sewindubaialicia8313]

Do think a stretch twill will work for this pattern

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

Yep! That’s what I am planning to use

[@sewindubaialicia8313]

@@dorothysdaughtersews thanks, because I bought some

[@DoloresDeeBodnar]

Kim what kind of tablet do you have, is it a iPad pro? I'm in the market to get a new one

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

It’s an iPad Pro. I love it. It’s one of the first ones that were 12.9”. I am completely paperless with my music. :-)

[@k3of5ks]

Thank you for a wonderfully informative video. I have a few questions. 1. Is hip line always at the notch in most patterns? 2. Is it important to account for seam allowance when measuring all the areas? 3. I used the flexible ruler to measure the shape of my crotch moving upwards. Crotch curve. Can this be transferred to the pattern? Thanks again. I appreciate you!

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

To answer your questions:- 1. I do not necessarily think that is true of all pattern companies. I have pattern tested for lLove Notions, and it is always true of theirs. I believe some companies do a standard 7 or 9” below the waistline. 2. Yes, it is very important not to forget the seam allowance or you might end up with a garment that is too tight. For example, in this pattern 5/8” seam allowance would make a 2.5” difference in fit. 3. At this point, I would trace the outline of your crotch curve on a piece of paper. Transferring it on to the pattern could have mixed results. We will use the shape of it to make adjustments to your muslin. I appreciate you as well!

[@k3of5ks]

@@dorothysdaughtersews Thank you Kim. Another reason that I continue to like Love Notions Patterns. Just made their Rhapsody sleeveless top today with great success. I'll start working on my pattern and go from there. PS...Something I say on repeat these days: God is not ringing his hands with worry. He knows exactly what is going on and he loves his children. I also keep hearing my pastor's words ringing in my ears, "for our good and his glory." That is what I want my life to look like. I just want to be in church again. But he knows that too. Much love from AZ. I appreciate you!

[@almaraNZ]

[@zariabelle4027]

Just lost me. I like to sew and it’s my refuge from what’s going on. Thanks anyway. I’ll unsubscribe.

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

Sorry to lose you. I don’t, as a general rule, talk about things like that. That week had a cloud over us all, and many vloggers were not posting content. I wanted to make sure I was not perceived as uncaring. I think perhaps watching it out of the context of that week may read differently. I assure you that I do not fill up every video with issues like that. I’m all about sewing as an escape too.