I should first say that I raised the waistline for all of my yoga pants by about !.5 inches because low rise is not for me.I forgot to mention that in the previous post.
I first decided to make the width of the leg bottoms 24".
I started widening the legs at 9" below the waist or at low hip point. I also added some width on the inseam starting at about 5" below the crotch.
The pictures below are fairly explanatory, I think. Please ignore the back pockets. I didn't add them to these pants and they are not part of this pattern but my own addition for a couple of my versions.
I added the same amount to the front and back pattern pieces.
I really love the shape of these pants. It is a very well drafted pattern.
One of my sisters commented on the fit of these and asked me to copy the pattern for her.
The shape through the thighs is of course altered on the palazzos but they fall so elegantly. I'll be making this version again for sure.
I hope the instructions for these are clear. Please let me know if I didn't give enough information.
That's terrific information. Thanks Diana. And for the thumbs up about the waist height. I hope my pattern is winging its way across the pacific as we speak. Write.
ReplyDeleteRebecca, I neglected to say how fast these sew up once you get the fit right and for most people ,it's not hard to get a good fit. Good luck with yours.
DeleteYour pants are a great look Diana!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the interesting post Diana! I've looked at that pattern before and may now pick it up. Did you use a knit?
ReplyDeleteYes Fran. ss stated in the longer post about yoga pants, I useed a ponte knit. That's the ideal for these in my opinion.I hope you try them as they'll spoil you for any other pant,IMO.
DeleteThese look great, especially in the ponte knit. Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteA great fit and fabulous look!
ReplyDeleteYou are a sewing genius! I love the jumpsuit and wish I could buy the exact pattern, just as you have made it.
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