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Crotch extensions provide the portion of the pant that covers the inside part of the leg. The length of the extension
is determined by:
(1) The foundation desired.

(2) The percentage of the front and back hip measurement.
(3) The upper thigh measurement.
Analyze and compare the following four pant foundations. Each pant foundation fits the abdomen and buttocks
in a special way.
2.1. SUMMARY OF THE PANT FOUNDATIONS
A pant has two identities: its foundation (the part above crotch level) and its legline (the style below the crotch
level). There are four major pant foundations, characterized by the hang of the pant from the abdomen and
buttocks: The culotte hangs away, the trouser hangs straight, the slack cups, and the jean contours the abdomen
and buttocks areas. The foundation of a pant is controlled by the length of the front and back crotch extensions.
The extensions are based on a percentage of the front and back hip measurements, with consideration of the
upper thigh measurement.

FORMULA FOR CROTCH EXTENSION
• Culotte:

Back - one-half of back hip, plus 3/4 inch
Front - one-half of front hip, minus 3/4 inch
• Trouser:
Back - one-half of back hip

Front - one-fourth of front hip
• Slack:
Back - one-half of back hip, minus 3/4 inch
Front - one-fourth of front hip

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