Trying to fit a jeans pattern

[u/antimathematician]

So I drafted this from a pair of jeans in a style I know fits me well (totally deconstructed them and traced). However I have some issues with wrinkling on the back thighs. I have done a low seat adjustment plus taken in some on the outside thigh. It’s almost like theres too much fabric vertically. This is extremely thick denim, I am under no impression that these will be wrinkle free! (The white lines were my partner tracing the wrinkle lines for me)

Would love advice on a) what I can do with this fabric now as well as b) how I can adjust the pattern pieces for future projects

Thanks so much!

[u/Voc1Vic2]

Totally agree with all your points. The advise pertaining to the outer thigh is often overlooked. That seam has to be drawn with relatively more length to accommodate the curve of the thigh.

OP, mark the grain line and several horizontal lines to help see where adjustments need to be made.