Two-piece sweatpants pattern built from the same measurements and ease as the one-piece version, but with a different leg construction.
The grainline placement on front and back pieces allows a clearer definition of the lower leg areas and separates the side seams.
A widely used base for casual trousers, sportswear, bermudas and shorts.
Tear-away pants are a transformation of one-piece sweatpants featuring full lateral openings with snap fasteners. Used in sports, medical contexts and stage performances, they allow fast removal without taking off footwear. This post explains their construction logic and practical limits from a pattern-making perspective.
This article explains the one-piece tracksuit trouser pattern, a simple and loosely structured construction used for casual, sports and functional garments. It outlines its main characteristics, typical fabrics and waist positioning.
The text details the measurements required for drafting, focusing on hip width and seat rise, and explains how all other dimensions are derived. Differences in proportions and drafting logic compared to more tailored trousers are clearly described.
Special attention is given to horizontal and vertical ease, their relationship and their influence on the rise, crotch and leg opening. The article also clarifies grainline placement and explains why this pattern is suitable for both male and female morphologies.
Transformation of the straight skirt base pattern using godets.
The article explains how to define circular sectors, calculate hem development and control skirt flare without altering waist and hip fit, with a complete practical example.
