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| Burda 04-2010 #119 slash pockets of disgruntlement |
As far as overall fit goes, taking in one leg by 2cm helped a lot so I think that part is figured out. I basted on the waistband tonight: hips-to-waist and pockets aside, the trousers fit well. I'm almost out of navy thread, having unpicked at least as much as I've sewn, so moved on to brown for basting. It's much easier to see when unpicking, a nice bonus. I invested in a scalpel-style seam ripper and it'll earn its keep this week!
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Summer, you might also try tacking down the pockets in a few spots. That way they're be sure to lie flat but you'll still be able to put your hands in them (should you want to).
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter, unfortunately the pockets are just big enough for my hands. I think I've found a solution by adjusting the tension between the pocket lining and hip piece. I'd probably go crazy if the trousers had pockets that I wasn't able to use! I'd try to put my hands in them over and over and over.
DeleteCould it be that the hem binding is doing precisely the opposite of what you intended? After steaming (which relaxes cloth rather than shrinking it)you may end up with something even worse.
ReplyDeleteGaping pockets usually means they have been cut a little too large.