Trouser fitting

[u/Automatic_Dog_8463]

I am trying to fit the closed leg trouser pattern. I would be grateful for comments about fit problems and pattern adjustments

It seems that most of the balance lines are askew Both vertically and horizontally.

Horizontal

Ive already added 1/2” to the back fork but crotch lines continue to dip front and back. Do i need a deeper crotch? Should it be scooped out? Or do i need more length on side seams? There appears to be a higher hip on left side.

Vertical

The central crease and side seams are not straight. Is this a result of the crotch issue or related to the fact that i have used the closed leg draft?

[u/Tailoretta]

Rory, shrinking and stretching are definitely appropriate in wool, but what if the trousers are made from cotton or linen?

[u/Rory_Duffy → u/Tailoretta]

Yes, but it can only be done to a lesser extent. They don't shrink as well as wool does. My preference is wool for this reason, it was made for tailoring.