Making Adjustable Trousers That Always Fit!

Just as a side note if you tweak the design slightly- Attach the pockets to the front piece and wrap the back on top of the front, you can make a pair of fall back pants that can make it easier for some wheelchair users (depending on the disability) to deal with things such as toileting transfers with less assistance.

interesting idea. if you move some of the pleating around closer to the center front, so they look like a skirt instead of the trousers, you will have "secret pants"

I saw this in the 70's for maternity wear.

My Mom, a professional tailor and seamstress,had the same iron problem. She used white vinegar to clean out the mineral build up that causes the splotches of water. Over all a great design. You need a longer front crotch seam to avoid the semi horizontal folds across the hip/groin area. That style of pant was a popular design in the late 40's and thru the 50's called Hostess trousers. They paired a small body hugging top under a very long jacket or vest. My very modish aunt had those pants but they spiked in at her ankles. As a 6 year old I was totally smitten and traded in my Oshkosh overalls for a tiny pair of wrap ankle pants. Even then I was a fashion beast! Love your site and subscribed.

You could make secret pants with a little strategical pleat placement! 😊

I only use matching thread where it shows. I have large spools of beige, gray, and navy which blend with most fabric. I love the idea of adjustable pants, I made wrap pants before but I like this idea better.

As a recommendation for the iron, for my ancient one, If I need steam, i just use a spray bottle filled with water, and keep the tank in the iron dry. I hope this helps

Should have put some interfacing in the waist band even if it was light weight interfacing then the waist and would have turned out even better .plus to give it stability as everything hangs from the waistband

Fantastic!! I’m thinking for practical daily wear it might be best to reverse it and make the adjustable tie portion in the back so the back of the pants can be removed without practically taking the pants off. Ya know kinda like a union suit with that back flap 🤔 definitely got my wheels turning

I came up with an idea where the pocket provides the room to get into a skirt or pair of pants, and the waist band buttons, the button can be moved to tighten or loosen for a fair amount of adjustment..

Books as pattern weights, genius, I usually use tins (if I can be bothered to go downstairs and get them 😂). I think I will give this a go. I am a convert to the petticoat skirt. I have to admit I struggled to follow most of what you did but it’s the end of the day and I’ve done a lot of thinking today 😅, so it’s 100% me and not your video, but I wanted to watch as soon as I seen it in my feed. I’ll rewatch again tomorrow 😉.

It must be in the universe, I am finishing a pair of pants that have some similar details! Another super fun make.

Good job. Lady the Japanese have done it already their martial arts attire. Good luck.

I love this. I plan to make a version with elastic in the front for a smoother look.

I am familiar with idiot pants going to and working renaissance fairs for the past several years, side seams are left open center seams are sewn a casing at the top to run a cord or whatever through front panel and back pannel. Guys tie the back pannel around the waist to the front, the front pannel then is tied in the back with side seam open they can use the toilet or untie the front pannel and drop the front. Girls tie the front pannel in back, the back pannel in the front. Untie the back pannel hold onto the string, ribbon or whatever you use an drop the back to use the toilet. I've been wanting to figure out with the pant legs so wide, how to add pockets, though we use belts and pouches at fair instead. Windy days the open side seams can be a problem though I have seen and adjusted the fit of the gathers to keep the side seams closed.

I love it! They sort of remind me of Japanese hakama :)

These are wonderful, I just love the idea and will try it on a pair of linen pants first

You are so cool, you make me laugh. I love your humour. I really enjoyed watching you make and adapt these trousers. All the best, Keep having fun.

I am so stoked! I saw Shannon Makes's video as well, and love that you are applying this technique to pants. In watching this, I have come up with a solution for a modification to a skirt which I have made, and now I know why I have not been able to get myself started on the pants I cut out. I will make sure that they are flexible when I put them together.

it is a nice design - I like the way one can fit at the top so well