Since 2009, I've been engaged in the sewing industry, with a particular emphasis on pattern design and content creation for my online Sure-Fit Academy and KZread channel. Additionally, I serve as a distributor and fitting expert for the Sure-Fit Designs Pattern Fitting and Sewing System, assisting customers in refining their basic patterns to suit their individual body shapes.
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Elsabe, you are so kind to teach us all the devilish details of pant drafting with the image flaws that we all have. You have given complete instructions here, very grateful.
Thank you so much!
Thank you Elsabe ❤ how do you manage for the quite different curvature of your pants (front & back) in the hip area? Isn't it difficult to mach in sewing? Did you verify that the side seamlines have the same length for front and back?
I had no problem with the curved seams. As you saw on my photo my pants seam was smooth. I always measure my inseam measurement when drawing my pattern and when I true my pattern I check my side seam. I think if I had more of an extreme curve it would change the length, but in this case I had no issues with the side seams.
I cannot thank you enough Elsabe. Very Informative & clear instructions. I am now going to pull out my pants pattern & go for it. The side on photos were a great inspiration. Please come to Australia ❤❤❤
Thank you for watching. Please contact Martha if you have any issues with the fit. She is amazing with fitting pants.
Great informations and the steps make so much sense now. Love your final pants...cant wait to see what you will do with them! Thank you so much for taking the time For this video❤👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks so much!
Very informative and some food for thought. Thank you.
Thanks for watching
Thank you very much. This is very enlightening. I do have one question: With the redistributed ease, isn't the side seam of the back panel a tad longer in the hip area than the side seam of the front panel? It looks that way on the video around 29.05 and following where you show the two pattern pieces stacked on top of each other. So how do you sew it together, ease the back portion? Thank you.
When I pinned it together it matched without having to ease it in. I actually got a smooth seam.
Thank you so much Elsabe this was awesome!
Thank you! Really enjoyed this video.
WOW this is awesome, makes sense for our "perfect" bodies, thank you Elsabe
I saw this finish on an insanely expensive skirt and really wanted to mimic it but couldn't find any patterns that did it. This is just an incredibly elegant and sensible way to finish a waist. Thank you so much!
As always Elsabe a great instructional video. Very clear and easy to understand. I have now included these additional items into my measurement list.
Very interesting Elsabe! Just a question about the different shapes your side seams have at the low hip area, ie the back was curvier than the front, doesn't that mean the back side seam is longer than the front side seam? Did you need to ease in the back pattern to the front, or did you hand that in some other way? thanks so much :-)
Carmen, is that you from Fitting Essentials and Inhouse Pattern? Claudia here. I have the same question, see above.
Thank you for the great explanation and tutorial for the pants. Makes so much sense now. I shall have another try.😅
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you for this Elisabe. I will give my sure fit pant pattern another try
Please do!
Thank you so much, Elsabe. It help a lot
Glad it was helpful!
thanks this will really help with the "protruding tummy". enjoy all your information as it helps smooth the process of getting a good fit
Glad it was helpful!
Great video Elsabe. I have drafted my pants and will now follow your instructions to complete them to fit properly (after making a pair of jeans that dont quite fit right). Very informative. Keep up the good work.
Thanks a mill Elsabe. Your video is very helpful 😊
You're welcome 😊
Thanks so much for sharing ! It really makes a difference!
Thank you so much Elsabe for sharing this, my shape pretty much and now I know why pants have caused me so much grief.
Thank you for watching.
Absolutely brilliant! They look fabulous. I’m still working on my blueprint. I will definitely use this video for reference. 👏👏👏
Thanks for watching. The pattern as is gives me the right circumference but divides it equally between front and back pattern. I think that establishing where I needed to give ease and where to take away ease really made the difference.
@@ElsabeHurn. Totally made sense. They looked perfect on you!
Thank you for showing us this information. This is quite helpful and interesting. My Surefit pants pattern gives me the best fit of any pattern I’ve ever used from waist to crotch. Legs are a bit wide but easy to taper in. I’m in process of sewing the boot strap pants form so I can fit my pants easier plus see what looks better on me.
I hope your pants form is a success. Share it on the SFD Facebook group once you are done.
Thank you, Elsabe, for sharing your fitting knowledge with those of us trying to find success in fitting the garments we sew. I am motivated to take out my pants kit and try again.
@@wandaromero9949 thanks for watching. Reach out to your distributor if you need support
Wonderful video, thank you, Elsabe.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was such good information - I bought the pants kit a while ago and have not had the confidence to use it. You have inspired me to get it out and use it. Thank you - have been learning a lot from your tutorials so please keep doing them.
@@marlenede-abel1336 thank you for watching. Remember to reach out to your SFD distributor if you need advice with fitting.
Elisabe, Thanks very much for showing your process on fitting the pants. This is very helpful. It's time for me to make another blueprint so this is very timely.
@@moniquerobinson7691 thank you for watching. Once I realised where I needed to give more ease and take away some ease it made a big difference to my fit.
Thank you Elsabe for sharing. My body also changed and your video is a great help to sort my problems out with regard to the pants. We appreciate what you doing to help us to improve our sewing skills.
@@magrietmostert3797 thank you for watching and taling the time to leave a comment. I appreciate it so much
Brilliant video! Very helpful. I will pull out my pansy kit and give it another go. Thank you.
@@virginiajohnson4217 thank you for watching and leaving a comment. I appreciate it very much
Thank you
Elsabe, What stitch would you recommend I use on this fabric using a sewing machine?
@@jasmingutherless5301 I worked straight stitch with Gutterman Maraflex which is specifically for stretch fabrics. This thread is used in bobbin and top and allows the seam to stretch. I sew my straight stitch and then another row of straight stitch 6mm in the seam allowance and then trim away excess seam allowance. It gives a lovely finish.
Thank you for this tip! Sounds like I could even use power mesh with this skill. Do you have tips for woven fabric to cascade on the body as well without it being box to prevent roll bunching?
Nice 👍 video And you are also so beautiful
How adjust the armhole and shoulders
Help full information
No one has ever explained the stitch finger to me before. Thank you.
Good explanation madam
Thanks a lot please give me a what's app number
Because some important information answering
What is difference between plotter and patterns
I much prefer that neckline and now I know how to add that lovely cowl to any top I like. Thank you so much. So often cowls are straight pieces which I find hard to drape.
Looked simple, but I had to watch the video many times before I finally understood how it's done. Thank you very much!
Thank you!
I need to add we have an old house here in Sydney also (1910) and it is freezing. So I know just what you mean. I plan to make myself away through all your videos. Maree
Thank you so much for this. I plan to use both if these techniques. You're brilliant. I've been sewing for a long time but never used my feeddogs.
You are so welcome!
Love the details, will be making this pattern with your changes, thank you.
I love cowl necks too Elsabe, and I LOVE the way you've created the slightly shaped back edge to give that little bit of extra at the front. I've never been a fan of the plain straight tube cowl, but the way you've explained it has made it quite clear to me what to do. Thank you again for a fabulous tip. x
Dankie, iets anders om te probeer 😊
I am short waisted and skirts with the wide waistband do not suit me. Thank you so very much for this tutorial. You have taught me a wonderful way to fix my skirts so that they look neat and more flattering on my body. Thank you so much for this genius way to fit a skirt.
I ordered this pattern this morning so your advice will save me time, thank you !
Great explanation. I have this pattern and glad I saw this!
Thanks for watching❤
Thank you so very much! ❤
Thank you for watching. ❤
Such great tips, would love to see more videos please