Customize the fitting allowance above the waistline with a Quick Rise Measurement

Today on Fit Tip Tuesday I'm going to share an easy way to customize the fitting allowance you need to add above the waistline to balance the front/back leg. If you're using the TDCO method of fitting pants, this will really come in handy! I received a question from one of my students about how to tell if they would have too much (or not enough) fabric above the waistline if they just add a standard amount of fitting ease. I've gotten away from taking lots of body measurements before starting the fitting process... But there is a quick rise measurement you can use to figure out what you need to add above the waistline so you have enough to balance the front/back leg... but not too much or too little! Join me to see how.

00:00 Intro
01:40 Take a quick front rise measurement and compare it to your pattern
04:54 Take a quick back rise measurement and compare it to your pattern
07:09 Waistline Fitting Allowance if your front rise is longer than the pattern
09:59 Waistline Fitting Allowance if your front rise is shorter than the pattern
12:59 Outro

For more information about TDCO please check out Threads Magazine Issue #218 Practical Pants Fitting by R. Collins

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