Just Sew It

I am currently working on muslin for a Burda WOF magazine pattern that I want to sew. I am working on a muslin because I want to perfect the fit before I cut out expensive fabric.

My first attempt has not gone well. I thought because I had a bit of a tummy that I would need to do an alteration. The following photo is the alteration I made to the center front:

Here are photos of my results:

I made a size 38 with a large 44 waist. I had to take the pants in by 5/8″. They still are big. It is hard to tell but because of my alteration in the front I have too much room by the front crotch. This alteration has thrown the grain off too. I thought I would need a longer crotch seam because my tummy protudes a bit. I measured the crotch and compared it to my crotch length. What I did not consider was that the waistband is part of the measurement. I now think that I am not as big as I think I am.

A fellow PR member suggested that I just add to the side seam allowance and adjust as needed. I will do that method instead. First I will flat measure the pattern at a number points of my lower body. I find flat measuring is the way to go when fitting a pattern. I also have to remember to include ease.

So now its back to the drawing board. As Anna Zapp would say, “Measure twice, cut once”.

Muslin #2 coming soon.