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Posted by Seeker on June 28, 2006, 12:49 pm
>wrote:
>
>>Hi Everyone:
>>
>>Can anyone tell me if it is possible to alter a pair of my dress slacks so
>>that they are not so wide. These are nice slacks and fit nicely at the
>>waist but I find that once you hit the side pockets they are a little too
>>wide right down the leg. Thanks if anyone can help.
>>
>The most important thing to remember is that whatever you do to one
>side of each pantleg (add or subtract), you must do to the other side
>of the same pantleg, or they will twist on your leg when you walk. I
>can't remember which sewing expert it is that deserves credit for this
>- someone I saw on Sandra Betzina's tv program once.
>
>You could measure the bottem edge of a pair of slacks you like, divide
>it by 2, lay out flat the pair and mark a line that tapers up to the
>*hip* line. Then baste and try it on before stitching.
>
>If you are subtracting from a pantleg, be sure to leave the opening
>large enough to get your foot through.
* Ooops, make that crotch line.
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