crotch line measurement

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Wed, 02/06/2013 - 13:28
hardy
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I am making a pattern for a mans dress pants from a pair that I already have, so I know the finish measurements. I need to know how far down from the top center line do I draw the crotch line if the front rise is 28cm and back rise is 38cm. I also have a question about the waist band, do I make the waist line measurement from the top or bottom of the waistband?

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Wed, 02/06/2013 - 14:38
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Nehzat
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Re: Crotch line measurement

 Dear Hardy,

In order to draw the crotch level line using your pants, you need to measure from the hemline up to the crotch. Lay the pants flat on the table front side up. Then place a ruler along the crotch line, passing the crotch point, parallel to the hemline. Measure straight down to the hemline to get the position of the crotch level line on your pattern. When you draw the pattern, measure from the hemline up and mark the crotch level line position on it.

Since men's pants waistbands have a seam along the center back and are a bit narrower along the top than the bottom edge, you should be measuring along the bottom edge of the waistband. Since that is the place it is joined to the pants.

Hope this helps. Happy Sewing,

Nehzat

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