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How are trousers' rear waistbands supposed to be made?

dopey

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Originally Posted by iammatt
Well, the waistband is split, as in two piece, but it does not have the open split that others have. I thought we were talking about the latter, not the former. Both Ambrosi and Rubinacci's trousers have the split completely sewn shut, and then, as you say, a belt loop directly in the middle of the seam.
You are correct, but I have an excuse. Having not read the OP, I was lead to think this thread was about a split waistband rather than an open split or the "V" by connemara's non-sequitor on alterability. I guess from now on, I will have to read at least the OP before commenting.
 

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This was interesting. I just checked a couple of my trousers and they in fact have a split waistband underneath the middle belt loop. The Incotex pronounced split shown does have its visual interest I guess.
 

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Originally Posted by josepidal
So, to confirm, it's purely aesthetic or minimally functional if at all?

Originally Posted by josepidal
This was interesting. I just checked a couple of my trousers and they in fact have a split waistband underneath the middle belt loop. The Incotex pronounced split shown does have its visual interest I guess.

Are you planning on teaching your tailor how to make trousers?

If not, just go with what he does normally.
 

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They are a pink seersucker, the same fabric as on the jacket in the showroom. Flat front with side adjusters and cuffs.
 

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Originally Posted by iammatt
Are you planning on teaching your tailor how to make trousers?
No, I plan to be able to gauge quality and know what details to ask for, why?
 

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Originally Posted by mrphrog
I think a split waistband:
(1) makes it easier to alter
(2) allows room for expansion after a full meal


Actually only 2 is right.

The closed waistband is easier to alter, there is more work to do to reconstruct the split after the alteration.
 

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Originally Posted by lakewolf
Actually only 2 is right.

The closed waistband is easier to alter, there is more work to do to reconstruct the split after the alteration.



It's about one minute's more work.
 

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