How to measure: your Body & Pattern. Crotch length & depth. Let's sew easy pants. Ep 3.

Let’s sew easy pants mini-series is back! This is episode 3 and it’s all about taking important body measurements like crotch length, crotch depth, waist and full hip circumference. But what do we do with those numbers? We can compare them to the easy sewing pattern that you’ve chosen to try out. This is a very practical video.

Playlist: Let’s sew easy pants mini-series

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[peggyr]

That was probably the most thorough explanation of how to measure correctly for a pair of pants I have ever seen! Thank you for explaining all of the details and why they are important and what the measurements are for exactly. Can't wait for the next video in the series. I will be recommending this series to anyone I know who wants to sew pants. Thank you for putting in all of the time and effort it takes to make a series like this. I really appreciate it so much.

[janmiller]

Wow! I've never seen anything so comprehensive about exactly how to fit your own pants. I knew a lot of it just from sewing pants for myself, but I didn't KNOW it, I didn't know the reasoning or understand exactly why things didn't always work for me and how I could have fixed them had I known. This series will absolutely become a classic for any one who sews and would like to either try pants or to create better pants for themselves. Thanks for putting so much of your time into these valuable videos ... they're truly excellent. 💚💚💚

[moniquedawn]

Simply the BEST series on pants Thank you, Karina!!!

[joycecasey]

I have only recently found your channel, and let me say how much I live you and all of your amazing sewing! You are the most classy lady I have encountered in a very long time, and i so appreciate that, you are also very humble and that is so refreshing from so many other sewing channels! You are a beautiful woman inside and out! You have inspired me so that i have printed out 2 patterns and have them on the cutting table! Keep up all of your amazing and beautiful sewing inspiration! Love live live your channel!

[denisedorsey]

Karina, thank you for all the time and effort you are putting into this series. As a beginner I so appreciate all the detailed information. Many you tubers have great content but assume so much prior knowledge. I am inspired by their makes, but YOU are the one who gets me to the sewing machine with confidence! ❤️ You are a natural teacher . I feel so blessed to have found your channel. Thank you.

[jewelldavis]

This was the best explanation ever! I have read many books and watched several YouTubes and still could not understand. Thank you so much for this video. ❤

[franreichenberg]

This is the tutorial I have been waiting for 45 years of trying to make trousers!

[carlalissa]

Karina, I am blown away for the great and detailed explanation on measuring and transferring to the pattern...love it!!! Thank you very much for your dedication.

[KrisThompson-jb]

August 28, 2024. OMG Thank you so much! I watched many other videos and my one BIG question was “should I include the waistband in the measurements?” Guess what no one brought that up, except you and that was a game changer….. that was what I needed to know, gave me confidence and the rest fell into place. The funny thing is your measurements are almost identical to mine must be kismet!!!
You are my go to lady for sewing wisdom! Thank you for all your wisdom!!!

[alexwright]

I especially appreciate the image of the pattern superimposed on your body that really made the measurements’ effects on the pattern adjustments very clear and easy to understand. Thank you!

[Babetterme]

Your explanation of crotch curve vs depth is a game changer. Never heard it explained so simply and clear. Thank you so much.

[annie]

Karina, this series is just FABULOUS. I've been away from garment sewing a long time and "back in the day" I had a friend who was very expert at pattern adjustment and she would just zip zip change my patterns and so I never learned to do it myself. I just very successfully used this series to make a pair of shorts that were wearable from the get go. And pair number two are perfect. Thank you!!!!

[curtriceennis]

All these years, I've been measuring my hips in the wrong place. Haven't made many pairs of my own pants, but, whenever I have, it's no wonder they never fit me right. TY so much for all this info !!! I do really appreciate it ... 😻👍💖

[teresatatum]

Excellent. Your husband isn’t the only teacher in the family.

[sbrickett]

A very clear and concise video, you totally nailed it with the info!

[KimberlyNichols]

Wow! This was absolutely the best and most thorough body measurement tutorial I've ever seen. It was very kind of you to share your knowledge with us. Thank you!!

[calaska]

HOLY MOLY! These videos are AMAZING!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Your bravery and possible discomfort will translate into fabulously fitting pants and many confident pants wearers!! You’re the best!!!🎉

[jackaitken]

I love your videos. The pace of instruction is perfect. I learn so much and you make it easy to understand. I always feel so positive after your videos - thank you.

[lornablencowe]

A brilliant vlog on trouser fitting! You always explain details so clearly which is extremely helpful! I just loved the idea of cutting out the 90’ degree L shaped cardboard angle to measure the crotch depths! Thank you so much!!

[janetmiura]

Thank you for another great video. I look forward to your new postings and you never disappoint. I've learned so many tips and techniques since I found your channel about a year ago. I like how you make do with what you have available to you without having to purchase all of the gadgets and tools on the market. You are a great instructor. You are always clear and concise. You have helped to put the joy back into sewing after years of hiatus. Keep the great information coming.