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Cut or unpick the entire side seam of the pants.
Always sit down while pinning. Your hips expand when seated; if you fit them perfectly while standing, you might pop a seam later. Altered Clothing: Hip Fixes and Transformations...
When adding panels, ensure the fabric grain of the new piece runs in the same direction as the original garment to prevent weird twisting. Cut or unpick the entire side seam of the pants
Sew the final line and trim the excess fabric, finishing the edge with a zigzag stitch or serger. Letting Out the Hips (Adding Room) Altered Clothing: Hip Fixes and Transformations...
Excess fabric that pouches out at the widest part of the hip.
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