Pants Pattern Adjustments : Full Calf Adjustment

If you have an athletic or prominent calf, you may require a Full Calf Adjustment for pants with a tapered lower leg. 

This short tutorial outlines how to do that. 

IDENTIFY:

You will find that you have lines/creases:

• Horizontal lines above the calf.
• Pants get hung up on your calf.
• Pants tight at calf.

SOLUTION:

• Before you assess for a full calf adjustment, first check the position of the knee notch. You want it to be sitting right in the centre of your knee.
• If it falls below your knee, adjust evenly by pinning an even amount out above the knee. Then reassess the full calf situation.
• Slash & open the back leg to make room.

This full calf adjustment is illustrated on the Pattern Emporium Tapered Urban Pants. 

Click here or on the picture below for a closer view.