I need sewing tips from more people more experienced. I am making these trousers:
Here is what I need help with:
How far down is too far down for the crotch? In this picture, I don’t feel it looks too low, but it’s about 1 1/2 inches from where pants normally sit on me.I also had issues with the zipper and waistband as well as the darts above the buttocks. I have more questions and pictures of the project on my blog.
Any and all help will be greatly appreciated!!
This might be helpful…
http://www.simplicitynewlook.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=27
If you're wondering if it's the pattern or because of something you did that the crotch is low, it's the pattern! Crotches in pants in the 30s and 40s were a lot deeper than they are now. If it makes you uncomfortable you can raise it but otherwise they look good as is. 🙂
I was just going to say that the crotches were lower then because they didnt have our form fitting aesthetic then!
I'm no expert at all, but I think it sits at the right spot. It's part of that retro cut, IMO. They fit really nicely!
i made those and had the same problem. i ended up taking a few inches on the front pieces of the leg- towards the crotch, and it fixed that. the darts on the behind i ended up making a little longer and with a slight curve… it took a LOT of muslin!!! good luck!
It´s supposed to sit lower than crotches of these days. The thought of the pesky beaver was unbareable back in the days, so the outline was camoufoulaged with a low crotch. Go with it, it´s era- appropriate. And mighty comfortable too. Been there, done that.
Thank you ladies, for all of the advice and tips! I greatly appreciate it!