Comments on: Anatomy of a Camel Toe pt.2 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/anatomy_of_a_camel_toe_pt2/ How to start a clothing line or run the one you have, better. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:49:13 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Michelle http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/anatomy_of_a_camel_toe_pt2/comment-page-1/#comment-19066 Michelle Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:15:21 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2006/04/anatomy_of_a_camel_toe_pt2/#comment-19066 Just happened upon this website while looking for instructions about sewing in a lapped zipper... I'm an amateur home-sewer. NOW I understand why my 7-year-old complains about her pants always giving her a 'wedgie' as we call it! I just thought they were too low-cut (don't get me started on why they make LOW-CUT pants for the 5-10 year-old set!!!!) - but it's the SHAPE and OVERALL LENGTH of the crotch seam that's important. Since I have to hem all her pants up 6 inches anyway, now I can look for one with a better cut, regardless of length. THANK YOU! I would love to see instructions on how to measure and hem pants to the correct length. I've been doing it by my own trial-and error, but would like to see how to do it properly! As someone else commented, I wish my home ec class had taught me some of these things! Just happened upon this website while looking for instructions about sewing in a lapped zipper… I’m an amateur home-sewer.

NOW I understand why my 7-year-old complains about her pants always giving her a ‘wedgie’ as we call it! I just thought they were too low-cut (don’t get me started on why they make LOW-CUT pants for the 5-10 year-old set!!!!) – but it’s the SHAPE and OVERALL LENGTH of the crotch seam that’s important. Since I have to hem all her pants up 6 inches anyway, now I can look for one with a better cut, regardless of length. THANK YOU!

I would love to see instructions on how to measure and hem pants to the correct length. I’ve been doing it by my own trial-and error, but would like to see how to do it properly! As someone else commented, I wish my home ec class had taught me some of these things!

]]> By: Kite http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/anatomy_of_a_camel_toe_pt2/comment-page-1/#comment-16448 Kite Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:30:42 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2006/04/anatomy_of_a_camel_toe_pt2/#comment-16448 Great article, thanks. RoseMarie, I would assume that the same thing as the CT is going on at the back there - the crotch curve is too short and so the pants are forced in between the cheeks. The reason the crotch curve is too short is because too much fabric exists at the centre back - causing a tighter shorter curve. That fabric belongs closer to the hip. I try to get a crotch curve shape on paper that looks like the ideal shape that your pants would make from centre front to centre back when worn - which will differ with different styles, and skim the front and back nicely, not cut in. Great article, thanks. RoseMarie, I would assume that the same thing as the CT is going on at the back there – the crotch curve is too short and so the pants are forced in between the cheeks. The reason the crotch curve is too short is because too much fabric exists at the centre back – causing a tighter shorter curve. That fabric belongs closer to the hip. I try to get a crotch curve shape on paper that looks like the ideal shape that your pants would make from centre front to centre back when worn – which will differ with different styles, and skim the front and back nicely, not cut in.

]]> By: Jennifer Moriarty http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/anatomy_of_a_camel_toe_pt2/comment-page-1/#comment-16130 Jennifer Moriarty Sun, 02 Aug 2009 06:31:45 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2006/04/anatomy_of_a_camel_toe_pt2/#comment-16130 I definitely have the camel toe and wad issues. Plus a little bunching in the top back & front center waist. I've been trying to make a pair of short shorts with a 3" inseam, close but not tight around body with a looser flare leg and everything points to the crotch. How can I improve the pattern before cutting my next pair of shorts. I've been using the Kwik Sew patterns for bikinis and shorts and it seems they all have the same camel toe "feature". I'm having a hard time seeing /reading the illustration, poor eyes I suppose. So, how can I fix it on the tissue pattern, the designs are cute but the camel toe and wad have got to go. Especially since I intend on attaching a powernet lined panty. I for sure don't want multiple layers of camel toe and wad. I definitely have the camel toe and wad issues. Plus a little bunching in the top back & front center waist. I’ve been trying to make a pair of short shorts with a 3″ inseam, close but not tight around body with a looser flare leg and everything points to the crotch. How can I improve the pattern before cutting my next pair of shorts. I’ve been using the Kwik Sew patterns for bikinis and shorts and it seems they all have the same camel toe “feature”. I’m having a hard time seeing /reading the illustration, poor eyes I suppose. So, how can I fix it on the tissue pattern, the designs are cute but the camel toe and wad have got to go. Especially since I intend on attaching a powernet lined panty. I for sure don’t want multiple layers of camel toe and wad.

]]> By: Becki C http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/anatomy_of_a_camel_toe_pt2/comment-page-1/#comment-11625 Becki C Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:49:28 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2006/04/anatomy_of_a_camel_toe_pt2/#comment-11625 I have read several of the many, MANY pants fitting books out there, and none of them explained this problem well. You actually explained it in a way that I can manage and fix! Now I can perfect a pattern and break into the good part of my pants fabric stash I have read several of the many, MANY pants fitting books out there, and none of them explained this problem well. You actually explained it in a way that I can manage and fix! Now I can perfect a pattern and break into the good part of my pants fabric stash

]]> By: Leora http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/anatomy_of_a_camel_toe_pt2/comment-page-1/#comment-11578 Leora Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:26:38 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2006/04/anatomy_of_a_camel_toe_pt2/#comment-11578 Here is the answer to my curve/shape question. It is in the bend that good fit can be found. Many thanks! Here is the answer to my curve/shape question. It is in the bend that good fit can be found. Many thanks!

]]> By: Complex Curves. | http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/anatomy_of_a_camel_toe_pt2/comment-page-1/#comment-11346 Complex Curves. | Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:35:50 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2006/04/anatomy_of_a_camel_toe_pt2/#comment-11346 [...] Kathleen at Fashion Incubator, for example, has two extremely interesting articles which explain why your trousers don’t fit. [...] [...] Kathleen at Fashion Incubator, for example, has two extremely interesting articles which explain why your trousers don’t fit. [...]

]]> By: RoseMarie http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/anatomy_of_a_camel_toe_pt2/comment-page-1/#comment-11134 RoseMarie Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:41:10 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2006/04/anatomy_of_a_camel_toe_pt2/#comment-11134 Hi Kathleen, I have enjoyed your explanation of CTs. What about in the back? The pants cleave snugly between the buttocks, causing a bit of discomfort (not necessarily physically but because of perceived immodesty) and there is plenty of fabric between the offending seam and the side seam. What would be the fix for that besides a gusset? Is the back seam too short? Thanks. Rose Marie PS I sent you a check earlier this year and it has not been cashed. I would like to donate to you to keep your blog going. Hi Kathleen,
I have enjoyed your explanation of CTs. What about in the back? The pants cleave snugly between the buttocks, causing a bit of discomfort (not necessarily physically but because of perceived immodesty) and there is plenty of fabric between the offending seam and the side seam. What would be the fix for that besides a gusset? Is the back seam too short?
Thanks.
Rose Marie
PS I sent you a check earlier this year and it has not been cashed. I would like to donate to you to keep your blog going.

]]> By: Bobby the K http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/anatomy_of_a_camel_toe_pt2/comment-page-1/#comment-2926 Bobby the K Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:09:17 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2006/04/anatomy_of_a_camel_toe_pt2/#comment-2926 Personally, I like the Camel Toe (CT). You don't see them happening nearly as much as you used to. But I am sorry for the ladies who don't want that kind of thing. Try Lands' End. I think they make great quality jeans at a good price. They fit and wear like old fashioned jeans. And I'm pretty certain you can get custom inseam measurements and stuff like that. Or at least talk to a living person about it. Give them a shot. Personally, I like the Camel Toe (CT).
You don’t see them happening nearly as much as you used to.

But I am sorry for the ladies who don’t want that kind of thing.

Try Lands’ End. I think they make great quality jeans at a good price. They fit and wear like old fashioned jeans.
And I’m pretty certain you can get custom inseam measurements and stuff like that. Or at least talk to a living person about it.

Give them a shot.

]]> By: Kris http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/anatomy_of_a_camel_toe_pt2/comment-page-1/#comment-2925 Kris Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:18:16 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2006/04/anatomy_of_a_camel_toe_pt2/#comment-2925 I have a few pairs of jeans that I have held onto because I love the fit everywhere EXCEPT the crotch :( It is harder for me to find jeans with my inseam measurements, so I was keeping them in hopes that one day, some genius would come along who knew how to fix the camel toe. :) I am a newer sewer, (without the $ to pay for tailoring)and I was wondering if it was possible to fix jeans that are already made?? If so, could you possibly post some basic pointers, or some links that would be helpful?? Thank You!!! Kris I have a few pairs of jeans that I have held onto because I love the fit everywhere EXCEPT the crotch :( It is harder for me to find jeans with my inseam measurements, so I was keeping them in hopes that one day, some genius would come along who knew how to fix the camel toe. :)

I am a newer sewer, (without the $ to pay for tailoring)and I was wondering if it was possible to fix jeans that are already made?? If so, could you possibly post some basic pointers, or some links that would be helpful??

Thank You!!!
Kris

]]> By: nicholas http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/anatomy_of_a_camel_toe_pt2/comment-page-1/#comment-2924 nicholas Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:05:42 +0000 http://www.fashion-incubator.com/2006/04/anatomy_of_a_camel_toe_pt2/#comment-2924 this is probably dumb, but is there no way to tell when you're at the store buying something whether it doesn't fit properly or one of these problems you're talking about?? I realize this doesn't have anything to do with making a garment from a pattern, but I had to ask. this is probably dumb, but is there no way to tell when you’re at the store buying something whether it doesn’t fit properly or one of these problems you’re talking about?? I realize this doesn’t have anything to do with making a garment from a pattern, but I had to ask.

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