How to lengthen or shorten the rise of a pants pattern

In today’s video, we’ll show you how to adjust the rise (aka crotch length) of a pants pattern, including how to shorten, lengthen and lengthen only the back of the pants. If you have a long or short torso, this pattern adjustment is essential for helping you achieve a perfect fitting pair of pants. And it’s pretty easy to do too.
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Check out the blog post for more tips, helpful links and illustrations:
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Tools used (or referenced) in this video (affiliate links)
Flexible measuring tape
Omnigrid ruler
Self-healing cutter mat
French curve ruler
Tracing paper
Scissors
Tape
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Music by John Clement Wood (full disclosure: he’s my brother!)

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