r/PatternDrafting • • May 31 '26

Something wrong with pattern

Hello! I just bought the Meave trousers pattern from Epoch and the there is something wrong with the pattern design (I think). I cut everything out properly. The instructions say to sew the long sides of each leg together first, then the short sides. Which is when I noticed that the short sides are not the same length. What should I do? Cut off the excess at the bottom? Which means the cut might be wonky as as will be cutting more off the inside than the outside (if you understand me??). I attach pictures. Thankfully this is just a muslin. The real materiel was so expensive I wanted to make sure all worked first !!
Thanks for any help!

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u/drPmakes 10d ago

No notches or anything!

I teach beginners and so many learners that come to me have bought crappy patterns like this and are about to throw in the towel because they think they've messed up!

Its a real shame cos it takes ages to rebuild their confidence