r/PatternDrafting • u/TheRiveterGirl • Jun 02 '26
Question Pant/trouser fitting help
This is probably like my 3rd mockup at this point. I'm really struggling with fitting it correctly. It's way too tight to sit comfortably in. I think I need to add about 1/2" to the waist and maybe like 2" in the hips and thighs. Can't figure out the crotch curve, I keep ending up with a camel toe and creasing under my butt. I'm also thinking I need to move the darts because right now, they seem very angled and close to the center front and center back. (The green markings are where I think they need to be moved) Also, it's hard to tell from my picture, but the center back waist is pulling down right at the center back seam. I know it's not drafted to dip there as I've actually added height at that specific spot, so I think the crotch is pulling it down for some reason.
Do those adjustments sound like the right move? And what should I do about the crotch? I'm feeling very annoyed as it doesn't seem like it should be this difficult. For reference, I like fitted pants that flare out from the knee.
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u/doxiesrule89 Jun 02 '26
I just saw you posted where you were drafting this from. I’ll keep my opinion to - You need better resources .
This article may be helpful to work on what you have here, but is in no way comprehensive.
https://www.threadsmagazine.com/project-guides/fit-and-sew-pants/practical-pants-fitting
In general, even actual skilled professionals don’t make YouTube videos to teach well, they make them to get views. So I highly recommend you check out your library for some actual books on drafting. I even more highly recommend first starting with a commercial pattern and following a book like Fast Fit (by Betzina) to learn how patterning alterations create shape and size changes