In Perfecting Your Pants, Part 3: Leg Shapes to Suit Your Needs, Rae Cumbie – sewing expert and educator – shows you how to make any pair of pants fit their best according to your body shape and fashion preferences. You’ll learn to consider what shape of leg is most comfortable and flattering for your pants and what type of leg shape works best for the type of shoes you usually wear. Learn how to adjust the basic pants pattern to create the leg shapes that works best for you!
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Run Time: 00:53:11
You’ll Love This Sewing Video If You:
- Want to add variety to your wardrobe
- Prefer different pant leg shapes to compliment your own shape
- Want your shoes to look their best while wearing pants
In Perfecting Your Pants, Part 3: Leg Shapes to Suit Your Needs, You’ll Learn How To:
- Adjust the pattern for extra width (trouser shape or wide leg)
- Adjust the pattern to fit closer to the leg or to taper into a cropped slit hem
- Adjust the pattern below the knee (boot cut or bell bottom)
- Finish with specific hems for each leg shape
About The Expert:
Rae Cumbie has been creating clothing for women and children in her home-based studio for over 20 years. Her custom gowns for weddings and special occasions have earned her a place as one of Baltimore’s most sought-after dressmakers, and the title of Baltimore’s Best Tailor by Baltimore Magazine in 2005. She also creates custom artful wearables and limited-edition jackets that have been shown at galleries and craft shows. Rae is the National President of The Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formally PACC) and a founding member and past president of the Baltimore Chapter of the organization. In 2011 Rae and Caroline Emerson established Tabula Rasa Patterns LLC and the Fit For Art™ pattern line. Rae serves as the company’s Creative Director. In addition, Rae is a contributor to Threads magazine and Sew News magazine.
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