Insert a “V” (Upside down) in the side seams and an extension on the bottom.
I was sent this information by a wonderful lady called Nancy who is from the USA. I thought it was a brilliant idea.
Open out the seams on the outside leg, cut out a triangle which you can insert into the opening, along with a strip for the extension on the bottom. For jeans, heavy lace would be great, or heavy curtain fabric, or something to contrast with the trousers. If you can work it out, cut the triangle and the piece to go around the bottom all in one piece.
Thank you Nancy
Idea – The triangle could be lace, with a satin ribbon gathered at intervals down the lace. Begin at the top where it would be a small section, and all the way down the triangle (4 cm (1 ½”) apart) then attach the lace or satin around the bottom for the length.
”If any of you have ideas you would like to pass on to others, I would be only too happy to include them in this newsletter. It’s all about “sharing the knowledge”.
Happy sewing
Judith aka genie
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