I used all 4" squares from top to bottom. I split the waistband at the seam (that I had opened) and now I'm faced with the task of piecing the panels in. It's going to make the waist HUGE, so I think I might put 2 pieces of elastic on each side to gather the waist so they don't fall down. I could probably use a belt, but I'd have to pull it extra tight! But, I didn't fade the panels up, from a few inches to more at the ankle because I don't look good in bell bottoms. LOL I hope that was a little help!
Lorraine, mama to my sweet baby boy, Duncan Beatty
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