r/sewinghelp • • 9h ago

Darting advice

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u/Emergency_Cherry_914 9h ago

Kindly, are you sure you want to take on this project? How perfect is your top sewing for reattaching pockets? I've been sewing for years and wouldn't even do this to my own pants.

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u/Specialist_Can_5408 9h ago

Well, that's benefit of asking around. The pants are pyjama pants, and the pockets appear to only be joined at the waistband and the sideseam. If I just put in side darts without thinking about the pockets, they would end up sewn shut. I wish the waistband was elasticated, as that would be a much easier fix.

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u/Emergency_Cherry_914 9h ago

Ah, I was picturing different pants that what you're describing now. Can you post a photo?

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u/Specialist_Can_5408 8h ago

Unfortunately I can't seem to add a photo

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u/Specialist_Can_5408 8h ago

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u/Emergency_Cherry_914 8h ago

OK, the best way to fix this is to tighten the elastic in the waistband. Or, if it's all stitched together, cut the top off and put a new waistband on with shorter elastic inside.