yet another project ...
I am reverse patterning an old pair of RTW dressy/casual flat front pants that my DW loved the fit/comfort. The waist is at a more probable waist line but as you might guess they were the last of their kind before that style/model was dropped (3yrs ago) in favor of the low cut hip hugging , stretchy, flared leg, pleated etc... styles of late.
so .... i am generating the instructions for the construction in reverse order as i dis-assemble the pants. I ran into trouble when the order is not clear. So i have questions about the order of construction. Also, i need some advice on adjusting the size slightly as they are a bit tight around waist and hip. These pants were pre-baby pants. DW is as close to pre-baby size as she thinks she wants/able to get (distortion etc) so loose some weight is not an option (and frankly i do not consider it my business , she could gain some weight AFAIAC), we are talking about size 2 p and a 3/4 would be just right.
Q1: Which is easier or better to do first or second between the side seams and crotch seams ? Either could have been done in either order but one must be easier or better to do first ?
The inseam appears to have been done near end of construction and certainly after the crotch seams front and back
Q2. Zipper and flap ? is that done after the crotch seam or before the crotch seam ?
Q3. How to increase the size for waist and hip area ? Do i just add a little to the outer edges of the pattern from thigh up to waist or should it be added in just one place ?
Thanks for any helpful advice.
robb