Once you have identified the necessary adjustments, you can confidently cut and sew all your pants patterns, knowing they will fit perfectly. Slip the pants over the padded dress form. Pin the center front and back seams, including the zipper opening, to the center front and back of the dress form. Create your most flattering silhouette. Large and low pockets draw attention to the hips.
Gathers look softer than pleats.
Pencil mark the pockets to check the best shape or distance from the side seams. Cut the waistband pattern piece, fold under the seam allowances and pin it onto the dress form. Check to see that the height suits the pants design. Adjust if necessary. After all marking is done, remove and remaining pins and slip the pants off the dress form.