#27 Fitting Pants Strategically: The Prominent Tummy Adjustment

Pants are notoriously difficult to fit. Common knowledge in the garment sewing community for sure, and a sentiment that has most likely caused many to not even bother trying to sew pants. So let’s see if we can tackle this difficult subject together.

In the last post I offered some basic information and a few resources to get you started with fitting pants. This week I wanted to share the prominent tummy adjustment, but before we get to that there are a few things you need to confirm before you start the fitting process for this fitting issue.

1. Make sure you have your balance lines marked on your garment. You’ll need them to assess the fit.

2. Make sure you’ve chosen the correct pattern size. There is no use to fitting a garment that is too small.

3. Use the fitting order as I’ve taught you throughout the Perfect Fit Guide. Length first, contour second and width or circumference last. This tutorial is a contour issue so make sure you’ve addressed any length issues before you solve for this particular fitting issue.

FREEBIE!
I’ve created a scaled block pattern for pants that you can download for free. Click on the image below so you can print them out and follow along with the pattern adjustments I’ll be showing you throughout this video series.

Watch the video to learn how you’ll know if you need this adjustment, how to assess the volume you need to add and the pattern adjustment that will correct for this fit issue.

Enjoy!

PS
Did you know I have an advanced Pant Fitting class? 

🤫 It's kind of a secret because it's only offered to alumni members of Fitting Essentials: How to Make Sewing Patterns Fit You if you want in on PANT FITTING FOUNDATIONS, join me for the next session of Fitting Essentials. Get all the details here.