Troubleshoot Pants Fitting Part 2: When to remove ease on the back leg & prep pattern pieces

[@dianebacon811]

Thanks - I know I need this adjustment.

[@JSternDesigns]

:) Happy to hear this helps!! Thank you for fitting along with me!

[@shelliethompson6151]

This is so helpful.

[@JSternDesigns]

Thanks so much!!

[@susanwlodarczyk3888]

Thank you thank you. This is just what I need.❤

[@JSternDesigns]

Glad it was helpful!

[@victoriahannah1633]

These are the best tips I have seen to bring the leg in some & reduce the bagginess under the tush. Not sewing very much now because I’ve been watching my 5 year old granddaughter all this week. Plus I’m on vacation. Hopefully I can get back to some sewing this weekend. As soon as I get back to Virginia and recuperate I’m going to try this.

[@JSternDesigns]

Enjoy your granddaughter!!... and I'm excited that you're going to give this a try! Thanks for fitting along with me

[@Kera.S.]

Thank you so much for this video series helping us with this process. I have your new pants pattern and the muslin and waistband kit to fit from you 1st. I could not do any of this without having ordered from you or watching these videos! 💙 🤗

[@JSternDesigns]

I'm so happy to hear! Please keep me posted if you have questions along the way! Thank you for fitting along with me

[@pmclaughlin4111]

Can't wait to try this. This is the one adjustment I have never been able to do.

[@JSternDesigns]

:) This is a good one, I've had amazing results working with it in class with pants fitting students!

[@JohannesJunkJournalLife]

Do you do videos on alterations after the clothes are made? I’m altering men’s golf pants. The man lost weight and has no “bum”! I saw a “U “ shape alteration video. Would love to see you do one. You’re such a great teacher!

[@JSternDesigns]

That's a great question! I'm adding to my short list of upcoming Subscriber Q&A...Stay tuned & thanks for watching!

[@lyndaleekorn1408]

Thanks so much. I've never seen this adjustment. Thanks I needed this . I'm an older person (mid 80's) whose butt is flat and whose waist is almost equal to my hips.

[@JSternDesigns]

My Pleasure!! ....I'm kicking off a new series this week during Fit Tip Tuesday... Body Specific Fit Adjustments for Pants Fitting. I'm focusing on fit adjustments that you can identify in the mirror. These adjustments will make quicker work of fitting your muslin! First up on Fit Tip Tuesday tomorrow??? ...How to adjust for a forward and backward tilting waistline. (and spoiler alert, I'm also sharing what else is affected when you make these adjustments (including a little something for a flat butt!) Thanks for fitting along with me

[@SparkyOne549]

Great info, thanks!

[@JSternDesigns]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kristeni7839]

I have *so* needed this alteration for my thin legs. Thank you! Any thoughts on a similar alteration for the front leg?

[@JSternDesigns]

:) You can use this adjustment on the front leg too! Thanks for fitting along with me

[@ozlem440]

Wonderful video series. I would just like to ask which adjustments I need to make for a prominent tummy. And I'm also wondering why we do not need a fitting adjustment zone for the crotch curve. Thank you!

[@JSternDesigns]

Thanks so much! An adjustment for a prominent tummy might be needed after balancing the front/back leg using a single leg muslin... but I'm finding that much of this can be fit by adjusting the side seams. The fitting adjustment zone for the crotch curve is extra inch added to the inseam. This will allow you to lengthen the crotch points if you need more depth front to back! Thanks for fitting along with me!

[@annab.3730]

Hi Jen, thanks for that video! I wonder, if this adjustment could make the pants too narrow at the calves. Would you than do a full calf adjustment?

[@JSternDesigns]

If you have excess fabric on your back leg...but you're worried about ease through the calf, you can leg out the side and inseam from the knee down to the hem ... remember you're adding extra allowances along the side and inseams so you will have room to let it out if you need to. :)

[@Escape10mom]

Thank you great info!!

[@JSternDesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@angelapa9513]

Thank you

[@JSternDesigns]

You're welcome

[@ayame1957]

Would this help with a flat butt with high hips and narrower hipline where it meets the upper thigh?

[@JSternDesigns]

This adjustment really focuses on removing excess ease at the top of the vertical slash line... down to the hem. In Trouble Shooting Pants Fitting Part 1 I shared how the Sorcha Classic Slim Trousers Pattern has a different back crotch line that helps with a flat butt. I'll also be sharing a curved dart that helps with a high full hip in Part 3 next week! Thanks for fitting along with me

[@SophieBradshaw]

I always end up with lots of extra fabric at the back at the leg as I end up choosing a larger size to fit my very prominent front thigh (my front to back ratio is like 50/50!) Is this something I can utilise to help solve that do you think?

[@JSternDesigns]

Instead of picking out a bigger size for your prominent front thigh, try extending the front crotch point and inseam (blend back to zero at the knee)... This will give you room where you need it (so the fabric can wrap around your prominent front thigh and meet the back crotch point without pulling). If you still have excess ease on the back leg you can do this adjustment too. Hope this helps!