This post was very confusing - even to me - so I've condensed it.
I'm hacking my altered-to-fit
Style Arc Elle pant pattern to a more jeans-like version with yoke, pockets etc.
My fabric for this is heavier weight and less stretchy than my previous versions of the Elle so to be on the safe side I want to increase the length of the waistband which will have elastic inserted. I presume I'll also need to add a small amount to the sides of the front and back pattern pieces at the waist.
So I was wondering - is there some rule about waistband vs pants waist measurements? Or does the elastication mean that it's OK as long as the waistband isn't longer than the waist?
What do you think?