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On my second pair I still needed a little more room so I added 1/2" to the rise. Here I have lined up the back piece with the grainline and made my slash perpendicular to it. It looks odd, like it's crooked, but it worked.
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I also had to add in the extra 1/2" to the front, pocket, and pocket facing. Here are all 4 pieces modified.
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Rayon challis won't stay in place on my cutting mat, so I use paper tape to hold it in place. It really helps keep the grainline and from sliding around!
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This time I stabilized the pocket edges with Design Plus fusible bias tape. It fuses on one side only, which is exactly what I needed here.
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I also stabilized the pocket facing edges. I wasn't sure if it would be overkill to do both pocket and pocket facing edges, but it turned out fine.
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Inside Jalie Vanessa pants pockets. They are sewn to both sides and waist so they stay in place.
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Front view of pants. I was able to match the print on the front and back seams, but not the side seams. These pants are tapered.
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Jalie Vanessa 3676 and Simplicity 5555. I do like the way the top looks wearing it open, except for those pesky floppy facings.