Thank you so much, Jen, those measurements make a bit more sense measuring to the pubic bone first and then starting the curve makes it much easier to understand. I always get the crotch curve and depth wrong and the same with the back. Having a definitive point of where each of the curves starts is brilliant. ❤
I have had problems in this area being just a bit below 5’2”. I’ll have to look over this a time or 2 to really get it. I am taking a break from pants but not from learning different things about sewing pants. So by the time I get back to wanting to sew them I’ll be better prepared. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
This may be covered in another video, or in the class, which I plan to watch soon... If you have a more prominent bum, how do you know where to measure to? Is it to where the fleshy part starts to curve back in, or where the crotch level would meet with the curve of your bum? And would you use a measuring tape in the case. I will 100% need more fabric on the front and the back because I'm tall and have a bigger bum, so maybe it doesn't matter so much for me?
The goal of this measurement is to try to eliminate excess fabric above the waistline so it's easy to work with. I would measure from just below the waistband to where you start to curve inward... this may be close to crotch level in the back. If you're not sure, you can also use a measuring tape to measure from the base of the waistline to the inseam front and back... then compare that to the front/back crotch measurements of the pattern pieces. ...It is possible to not add enough fit allowance too :) Hope this helps ... (I was trying to make it easier to get to the fitting part without spending a ton of time trying to take super accurate measurements. I know that sounds funny coming from a pattern drafter/fitting teacher, but I have come to realize that no matter how accurate your measurements are, you will still need to fine-tune the fit.) Thanks for following along with me
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This is very helpful! I’m 5’6” with a long torso, but a short rise, and always struggled with this. Thanks Jennifer!
So glad it helps! Thanks for fitting along with me.
Thank you, Happy Thanksgiving
My pleasure... Happy Thanksgiving to you too! Thanks for watching
Brilliant !
Thanks so much... and thanks for fitting along with me
Thank you so much, Jen, those measurements make a bit more sense measuring to the pubic bone first and then starting the curve makes it much easier to understand. I always get the crotch curve and depth wrong and the same with the back. Having a definitive point of where each of the curves starts is brilliant. ❤
My Pleasure! and I'm so happy this helps you, thanks for fitting along with me
I have had problems in this area being just a bit below 5’2”. I’ll have to look over this a time or 2 to really get it. I am taking a break from pants but not from learning different things about sewing pants. So by the time I get back to wanting to sew them I’ll be better prepared. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
:) thanks Victoria... and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving too!
This may be covered in another video, or in the class, which I plan to watch soon... If you have a more prominent bum, how do you know where to measure to? Is it to where the fleshy part starts to curve back in, or where the crotch level would meet with the curve of your bum? And would you use a measuring tape in the case. I will 100% need more fabric on the front and the back because I'm tall and have a bigger bum, so maybe it doesn't matter so much for me?
The goal of this measurement is to try to eliminate excess fabric above the waistline so it's easy to work with. I would measure from just below the waistband to where you start to curve inward... this may be close to crotch level in the back. If you're not sure, you can also use a measuring tape to measure from the base of the waistline to the inseam front and back... then compare that to the front/back crotch measurements of the pattern pieces. ...It is possible to not add enough fit allowance too :) Hope this helps ... (I was trying to make it easier to get to the fitting part without spending a ton of time trying to take super accurate measurements. I know that sounds funny coming from a pattern drafter/fitting teacher, but I have come to realize that no matter how accurate your measurements are, you will still need to fine-tune the fit.) Thanks for following along with me
@JSternDesigns thanks! Makes total sense!