.This perennial has popped up on Readytosew and I thought some of you might be interested.
I am a great fan of Raphaelle, who has a good understanding of different bodies, although to be clear, this specific example is slim.
AnnieRose
· 1 month ago
Trouser Fitting
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SewHayleyJane
· 1 month ago
Admin
Oh I'm looking forward to reading this later, thank you!
DonnieH
· 1 month ago
Plus Member
Fascinating to read but also confirms to me how difficult it is to fit your own trousers!
Dawn H
· 1 month ago
Plus Member
I’ve been reading on her blog & watching on YT The Crooked Hem about the method of Top down centre out trouser fitting, it seems a great way of fitting, I’m looking at giving it a go when I next make a pair. Has anyone tried this method?
Keptinstitches
· 1 month ago
I've looked into it but haven't had a proper go.
MoiraSews
· 1 month ago
I spent a lot of time @2 years ago with TDCO - and I didn’t find it very helpful I have say. My breakthrough in fitting pants came via Jenifer Stern YT - she uses a variety of methods and is fantastic! By all means try out TDCO - the conclusion I have come to is the the appropriate methodology shifts depending on your personal fit issues - for me it’s lengthening the back crotch and scooping slightly because I have a flat, low behind! Jenifers approach worked for me because she isolates issues and deals with them independently of anything else. I warn you though - I easily made 10 toiles whilst I learned to recognise what was going on for me personally!, good luck!
Glenda H
· 1 month ago
Community Member
I too struggled with tdco and found relying on my pattern drafting knowledge produced a better fit. I made 8 toiles before I got what I wanted. I've since piled on weight but the crotch curve has remained virtually the same. I found once I'd sorted the crotch curve and crotch length the rest was easier.
Dawn H
· 1 month ago
Plus Member
Thank you for commenting on how you both got on with TDCO Moira & Glenda.
Cray_Mimi
· 22 hours ago
I rely on TDCO with great success. Particularly when I followed her (Ruth) suggestion to size down (rather than up) AND to add a lot to the side seams. She isn't against increasing the cross depth (which some "scooping" does). She has a book out now with great advice. "Body-Neutral Fitting: Pants". Also an ongoing Make Pants With Me projects on Substack.
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