The only pattern I've drafted for myself, that I am almost happy with, is a trouser pattern. All I have left to do is taper the leg at the bottom from the knee down, but this will of course require an adjustment to the slope of the back rise - and so it has yet to be done.
For the life of me, I don't understand how someone like me that thoroughly enjoys drafting architectural drawings, can feel so miserable about pattern drafting. Boggles my mind.
But anyway- to get back to the topic:
My one adjustment to a classic trouser style was something referred to as a "Daks" waistband back in the 60's and 70's for men. I've even seen Sean Connery in them back then.
There is a piece of elastic encased in the center back waistband and it has fabric strips attached at both ends that fasten via buttons or hooks to each side of the band. All of this is hidden on the inside of the band, yet gives the benefits of elastic without what I refer to as the "frumpy" look of elastic. It takes the place of having to wear a belt.
My once abnormally tiny waist (what originally caused me to HAVE to sew) is now so round it can no longer keep a pair of trousers on my body, and I have looked and felt hideous with a belt on for decades now.
This is one item of adjustment that could make a drastic difference in ladies RTW trousers, yet I've not seen it anywhere.
It would of course be a tiny bit labor intensive and therefore eat into the potential profit margin.
If there is enough interest here, it could get me off my arse to do a tutorial - plus I'd have the trousers I want FINALLY.
I know most of us are happy with our elastic waistbands at home, but having to wear them for dress wear or work, simply makes me feel old and frumpy. Anyone else feel the same?
I NEED less "frumpiness" in my life.
P.S. Before anyone freaks out, I know I would need to call it something else besides "Daks" as I'm certain there's most likely a patent somewhere. I'm thinking the "No Saks" waistband.
Hmmm...I'm going to make myself start on this, this week.