Getting Closer
I'm very happy with the fit of these hose now. They're not too baggy except a little in the seat, but that's just something I'll have to live with if I want to bend over. You can see the gusset I had to put in the rear. It's ugly, but not too bad for a prototype. I have a full range of motion without binding or straining. I was worried that they wouldn't stay up very well during my earlier fittings. I decided to add a five inch wide strip of fulled wool as a lining for the waistband. It not only eliminates the problem of excessive stretchiness, but also gives a little more "grip" to keep the hose from falling down. It will also give more strength to the lacing holes. I still have quite a bit of work to do. I'm going to flat fell all the seams for extra strength and durability, finish the top opening, add lacing holes, build the codpiece, and add feet. The hardest part I think is behind me now, though.
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