How to add pleats to a pant pattern

Pleated pants are trending right now, and it's easy to take your favourite pant pattern and add pleats. In this video, I'll teach you how to change the pocket to create space for the pleats and how to use the slash-and-spread technique to add the pleats. I'll also change the waistband of my original pattern from a curved waistband to a straight one for easier cutting and sewing, and for a better fit on high-waisted trousers. The pattern I started with: https://peppermintmag.com/sewing-school/wide-leg-pants/ MY FAVE SEWING TOOLS: My sewing machine - Babylock Sofia 2 My serger - an old Kenmore As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases: My Wiss scissors - US: https://amzn.to/48fkFXl Canada: https://amzn.to/41PJsiZ C-Thru Ruler - US: https://amzn.to/3tfqdSS Canada: https://amzn.to/3TwBAk8 6x24” Olfa Ruler - US: https://amzn.to/3GEwV8f Canada: https://amzn.to/486Mm4V Hip curve - US: https://amzn.to/41BMkQp Canada: https://amzn.to/41GVx9V Erasable Frixion Markers - US: https://amzn.to/3tfjVCS Canada: https://amzn.to/3RVq68K Sharp Tracing Wheel - US: https://amzn.to/3tfPr3s Canada: https://amzn.to/41DLF0z Loop Turner - US: https://amzn.to/3RH6HIw Canada: https://amzn.to/483Z30q Tailor’s Ham - US: https://amzn.to/3RGEXDG Canada: https://amzn.to/485SPNN My cordless iron - similar: US: https://amzn.to/48kprDb Canada: https://amzn.to/4aus5rJ For more sewing tips, tricks, and projects, subscribe: 🔴 https://www.youtube.com/c/CatherineSews?sub_confirmation=1 To sup