1. Draw slash lines, as shown in fig. 1.

For this adjustment, you’ll only be working with the back

piece.

2. Cut the pattern along these lines. Note the circles, which indicate where you will pivot the
pattern. Cut a hinge here in the seam allowance rather than cutting all the way through to the
edge (see notes above).

3. Spread the pattern along the yellow and green lines, as shown in fig. 2. Notice that this will
increase the width of your dart.

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4. Spread the pattern along the blue line, as shown in fig. 3. Overlap at the small pink and purple
lines, so that the center back line maintains a smooth angle.

5. Spread the pattern along the red line to increase the width at the inseam, as shown in fig. 4.

6. Tape in place and retrace the pattern piece, smoothing out any lines that need it.

ADJUSTING FOR A FLAT BUTT

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1. Draw slash lines, as shown in fig. 1. For this adjustment, you’ll only be working with the back
piece.

2. Cut the pattern along these lines. Note the circles, which indicate where you will pivot the
pattern. Cut a hinge here in the seam allowance rather than cutting all the way through to the
edge (see notes above).

3. Overlap the pattern along the yellow and green lines, as shown in fig. 2. Notice that this will
decrease the width of your dart.

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4. Overlap the pattern along the blue line and red line, as shown in fig. 3.

5. Tape in place and retrace the pattern piece, smoothing out any lines that need it.

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