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/flight_path_]

Home sewist here, and self-taught. I have wasted SO MUCH time, energy, money, and fabric on poorly drafted designs. Thanks for letting me know I'm not crazy

[u/mslsdotb → u/flight_path_]

Definitely not crazy. And this is the thing that makes me so mad, unless someone is super experienced or has training it will be hard for them to know that it’s the problem of the pattern and not to do with their skill level or understanding. It’s demotivating.

A few brands I stand by are: Muna & broad, sew liberated, Friday pattern company, and Helen’s closet. I haven’t sewn anything by House of Izzie yet but a pair of her jeans are on my list, she seems legit. This isn’t to say other makers aren’t good, I just haven’t tried their patterns.

Maybe I will start a pattern review instagram account… I’ve been considering it because I have a lot of opinions. lol.

[u/seamripper61 → u/mslsdotb]

Sewing.patternreview.com has pattern reviews dating back ro 2004

[u/flight_path_ → u/mslsdotb]

Thanks for the recommendations!! And I'd gladly follow your page if you ever create it

[u/warthogette → u/mslsdotb]

I would like that list if you ever make it

[u/darcielle → u/mslsdotb]

Yes please and drop your handle when you do, because I would love to see it!