How to Widen or Narrow Trouser Legs

In the video, Liesl Gibson demonstrates how she narrowed the legs on her new Liesl + Co. Hollywood Trousers while sewing them.
If you want to widen a trouser leg, you can use this same technique--either using the existing seam allowances to add width or adding extra width beyond the seam allowances (be sure to add the same amount for all seams!) before you cut out your pattern. Then pin the side seams to suit your preferences.
The method shown here for transferring changes onto the original pattern pieces is great for making sure both trouser legs are the same. It also comes in handy if you're making a lining for your trousers.

[@simmi9901]

Fantastic tutorial, thanks so much Liesl I really got a lot out of this. Not just the leg adjustment but I have made the mistake of adding the waist band then trying to adjust unsuccessfully, let alone the legs! many thanks x

[@suefurth1885]

Very clear tutorial and I really like the waistband tip as well! Thanks so much

[@brendaeves3236]

Thank you for this clear and concise, helpful video.

[@gitapatel3093]

Thank you for the easy to follow instructions.

[@Sunnyskies1955]

The title mentions widening as well as narrowing, yet the video only covers narrowing pants.

[@elizabethmcfall6531]

Yes that is a bit misleading as I was looking for a way to widen trouser legs.

[@nicolegarside8850]

This video doesn’t show how to widen pants

[@christinebean7932]

Thank you

[@sandioney4761]

Like your straight forward approach & clear directions. My choice is to fold original pattern, rather than trim. My weight must be hyperactive...it will NOT stay steady, always up & down :)). Would be nice to share each choice with viewers. Pants look great & good job!

[@despinagiavridou7668]

Thank you for your excellent video. I followed the instructions and now my pants looks very nice 😊

[@porknwithbill]

Great fit and solid tutorial

[@heenarangwani2175]

What a great technique! Thanks.

[@mouseboots46]

Turning them inside out switches left and ride sides making perfectly on-grain hanging of the pant legs if you are not perfectly symmetrical. The bottom of them can swing off center.

[@Snowflake1269]

Best video I seen and what I needed

[@Artofparul]

What happens if we adjustment the width only from the outside

[@terihamiltongarrett438]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@TheeAntiChris]

I have wide leg linen pants with side slits from knee to the bottom of each leg. Is it possible to close these slits without narrowing the legs, and if so, how? 🥰

[@Jaq369]

No comment on widening the trousers?

[@margaretmccann4040]

I tried this, but the back of the legs had ripples. Do you know why this happened. Thanx

[@schoolingdiana9086]

Nothing in this video about widening the legs on trousers, like the title says.

[@srebrenkadakic6171]

Kako proširit nogavice na pantalonama.

[@Bellamammal]

Thanks for skipping the most intricate and complex part.

[@jackiemullen2356]

We not interested in paterns

[@dr.zeelgandhi]

Thanks, this was helpful.
One suggestion out of concern: Please make an effort to breathe from your nose. The mouth breathing is obvious in the video.

[@KateShaw2]

Very useful. Thank you!