I've spent three days now trying to get the pattern adjusted properly so I can make myself some pants. The pattern I'm using is McCall's 9233:
I'm making View A. I've machine-basted the pants (including zipper--can't try them on without the zipper), tried them on, picked out the basting, made adjustments, basted and tried again, picked out again--and again--and--well, they're nearly right now, the only major problem is that I have a lot of loose fabric in the front crotch area. Checked a pants-making book that I happen to have (The Easy Guide to Sewing Pants, published by Taunton). It says to lower the crotch curve, which I have done in increments until I've now lowered it almost 2 inches, and the fit is slightly better but I still have wads of fabric there. It isn't comfortable and it looks awful. The alteration has also been enough to start distorting the fit in other areas.
Any suggestions about how to fix this problem? I have local sewing friends, but they are mostly quilters and crafters who do beautiful work but don't have the expertise in fitting.
I'm going to give the pants a break for a day or so and come back to them later. Once I get the pattern right, I should be able to make all the pants I need. But for now, I'm frustrated.
Thanks for any help you can give, and if nothing else, it helps to talk to people who understand.
Donna Gennick Michigan's Upper Peninsula