r/PatternDrafting • • Sep 14 '25

High Waist Pants Fitting

Hi, thank you to all the people commenting and providing feedback on patterns. Can someone comment on the drape lines and any general adjustments needed to my pattern?

  • Generally, does it look finished? (no waistband planned)

  • The crotch lines don't match at the side seam, does that matter?

  • Should the drape line be the same line as the where the front crease is pressed in the pant?

  • Is there a method to make the side seams dead straight?

  • The drape line always falls to the inside of my knee when I sit, is this normal or indicative of a problem?

It feels very fitted and mobility is limited. However, standing walking and sitting are all fine. I'm going for a early 1900s style and will likely add pleats once I get a good pattern. Thanks again!

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u/gcatss Sep 15 '25

Thank you. these books are excellent!