Which way do you lie?

[matchrestore]

When you go to a tailor, they will ask.

Right

Left

[musicbrain5]

Interesting. I definitely know what you’re asking. Tailors and seamstresses typically don’t ask this question, because it’s not the way trousers are measured. Measurements taken accurately around the natural waist, around the top of the hips just under the navel, and around the widest part of the hips, combined with the inseam measurement, will automatically account for the rise length needed for the front of the trousers (the fly), all the way to the back of the waistband. The inseam is measured from the gusset of the crotch down to the hem of the ankle, and the tailor will add another 1/4 or 1/2 inch to all measurements taken, for seam allowance and darts. All the hip and waist measurements tell the tailor where to place darts in the trousers. Properly placed darts will pull the fabric in at the waist while allowing the crotch and legs to flow outward, meaning the tailor won’t need to take any additional measurement for the genitals.

Traditional suit trousers allow for a more relaxed fit around the crotch. They aren’t measured the same way that skinny jeans or leggings are, for example. There is much more slack allowance in the fit through the thigh - hence why this style is also called “slacks” for both men and women.

I’m not a professional by any means - I only sew for a hobby. I’ve made plenty of pairs of pants and jeans for men, women, and children alike. I’ve learned all of this from giant sewing books, reading patterns, measuring people of all shapes and sizes, and making tons of mistakes along the way, lol. I’m still learning myself.

[FunkyMonkee]

It depends on where my bed is. I MY house, my bed was in a corner facing away from the sun-facing window so, I'd get in and sleep on my left side, first. Here, the headboard is against the wall and the window is to my left so, I tend to start out on my right side.

[OlderAndWiser]

I have NEVER had a tailor ask that question. NEVER.

[matchrestore]

I've only been to the tailor once- for the suit I wore for my wedding. He did ask. Small sample size, I know...

[AngryCarl]

I think it's something that used to happen back in the day. My dad said his tailor asked him that and he had no idea what he meant. That was probably in the 1940s!

[Charliefretz329]

I don’t wear pants that ride that high. And no they don’t ask that. He was just flirting with you

[Apple1996]

Is that really something they ask?