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QuestionWhat's the best fabric to use?Mia Danilowicz is a Master Tailor who works onset and on the red carpet in Los Angeles, California. With over a decade of experience, Mia specializes in bridal and gown couturier fittings, garment reconstruction, and custom design. Mia has worked at the Oscars, Grammys, SAG Awards, and Golden Globes. Her clients include a long list of entertainment and fashion industry headliners, major fashion magazines, luxury consumer brands, and popular media. Mia was trained at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and received her AA in Fashion Design and BS in Business Management.The best materials are woven. Many designs today have added 1-2% spandex into the fabric for comfort when wearing. Wool, cotton, natural fiber blends (e.g. silk, cashmere, and silk and wool blend), and polyesters are all suitable fabrics to make pants with.
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QuestionHow can I use my measurements to determine the best sewing pattern?T. ChinsenTop AnswererYour best guide is to find a style that fits well and is comfortable, then look up the chart for that pattern. Take advantage of the measurement guide on a sewing pattern. The pattern books can be confusing, so ask in the fabric stores. If you are not an experienced stitcher, there are budget patterns like See & Sew. They provide straightforward instructions that make for a good sewing experience.
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QuestionDo I add some allowance while cutting the back, or are back and front equal?T. ChinsenTop AnswererFor loose-fitting pants, both front and back can be the same. Anything with shaping usually has 2" / 5 cm added allowance for the back piece. Look at your clothes that already fit and use them as a template if you want a specific style or fit.
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QuestionWhat about sewing the inside leg seam?Community AnswerSew a normal seam or do a crossover seam.
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