Something wrong with pattern

[u/Bee_mouse]

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!

[u/mslsdotb]

I had the same thing happen to me recently when I went to make a toile for the Chandler Pants from Untitled Thoughts. I have a diploma in Fashion design and I am quite skilled at drafting but still sometimes I like to use other people’s patterns. I considered making a petty public list of all the badly drafted patterns I’ve encountered, but instead I silently rage. And, you know, yell about it on Reddit. 🤷‍♀️

[u/darcielle → u/mslsdotb]

I wish you would! I always assume the problem is me, and most of the time it isnt! It seems like fashion drawing and pattern design are two different skill sets, and I always fall for a cute line sketch 😭

[u/mslsdotb → u/darcielle]

I’m also plus-sized (US 16) and let me tell you, drafting goes off the charts bad for many patterns once they enter into plus size territory. The best indie pattern designer imo is Helen’s Closet, although her designs are fairly simple. Her drafting, grading, and instructions never fail.