the guide to make a pattern from RTW ?

Is this it?

That's a god article but I don't think it will solve your problem completely. I would Iron fusible interfacing to the pieces you have and add 1 inch for seam allowances. Pin one side together on the right side, pins facing down, then have her slip it on and make the adjustments this way. Center the the back and front on her back and front. If they don't reach release the side seam pins and pull the centers of the pattern to her centers. If you need to add to the pattern measure and add tissue to make up the difference. If you need to add length to the body, draw a line straight across the back and front above the crotch and below the zipper or fly front. Be sure to add tissue to each piece to the sides of the side seams on the yoke in the same amount. re-pin your pattern to the child as before and have her try it on again and fine tune. You can also do this by fitting the entire new pants pattern the same way if you want . I hope that clear if not come back and I'll try to clarify for you. I'm sure someone else will also have suggestions so look at everything and let us know what works for you. Juno

Thanks JAX, That is not the one i thought i remebered but that looks like a good article. I'll see if those instructions and the "earlier article" help.

Thanks for the helpful reply, robb

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Another trick for the "Bag'O Tricks" :)

I'll have to try that out and see if i have more questions.

Thanks for the idea, robb

for Real People from Palmer and Pletsch. It's a great guide to fitting pants. Just a reminder that you add equal amounts on the sides but not to the center seam. That's because you line up the center of the pattern to the center of the body. Juno

FWIW, "making bigger" is a function of grading, but with pants, you usually just need to split the pattern on the center front and center back of the leg, clear to the waist, and add the same amount to front and back. And a little length. A crotch curve that fits well will usually hold up to at least one size up, and sometimes to two sizes up.

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For the info, help and links.

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