Today I am going to write about how to cut a pattern from a pair of basic in seam pocket,elastic waist pants.The first thing you would do is turn the pants inside out. Notice the crouch seam. How the front is shorter then the back and how the back seam folds about 1/2 over to the front.
I am going to start with the front. Fold the pants in half so that the back of the pants are facing each other. Pull in all of the back crouch seam so that you can only see the front seams. Next lay the pants on some paper or fabric. If you are using fabric fold in half so that after cutting you will have two pieces. Use any kind of marker to trace around the pants adding 5/8" for seam allowance on the sides and adding 2 1/2 inches at top and bottom for elastic and hem. Also be sure to streach the elastic or just draw a straight line on sides instead of curving. If you want you may move the pants and then cut the pattern out. But I usually leave them until I have finished cuttig.
Trace and cut the back pants the same way. If you are using paper mark front and back and write (cut 2 on grain line of fabric ) or draw the arrows like you see on other patterns . Finally trace the pockets . Write cut 4 on it. Locate on the pants where to attach pocket. Mark the same on Pants pattern,which is usually 2 1/2 " from waist line. You may ues your new pattern now, or fold it up neatly and store in a freezer bag for latter use.
Keep practicing cutting patterns from any of your favorite basic garments. As you learn more about sewing you will be able to copy any garment you want. I hope this helps. Look for more in my next post.
F.A.
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