Comments on: Pop quiz #465 pt.2

By: Esther

Esther — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:14:50 +0000

Kathleen is right in that my solution would be style dependent. A similar modification would have to be made to the back to balance everything. This would work better with a skirt.

I am not sure where I picked up this technique – probably design school as my pattern drafting books don’t show it.

Alison’s solution is the quickest and easiest. I would pick her solution any day – assuming the pant leg width can be narrowed.

By: J C Sprowls

J C Sprowls — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:28:24 +0000

I’m a huge fan of these! Please keep them coming!

It’s interesting to see how each of us interprets the problem and then plans to solve it.

I agree the “more right” answer should be the one that reduces iteration and is easy-to-impart.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:24:15 +0000

^^^^^

That was what I said! By JC’s comments I had it right all along (as if I was altering an actual pair of pants) but I guess I failed to communicate it well… next time, I’ll draw my answer.

Quote:
…the fix … has eliminated not only the pleat/dart but also the fabric between the pleat and the side seam. The waist will be too small…

Also, I don’t understand Esther’s solution – wouldn’t that make the side seam on the front longer than the back? How would you fix that?

By: Todd Hudson

Todd Hudson — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:34:58 +0000

The image said “Remove Pleats” (plural) which is part of why I thought they were double pleated pants. Also that dotted line was shifted way more than the original pleat took in.

OK bring on the next quiz. I’m going to try really hard not to add complications.