When drafting slacks patterns, you often encounter moments where you think, "I want to change these darts into pleats, but I don't know where to start." In this post, I have outlined a step-by-step guide using UTTU CAD to transform a basic dart slacks pattern into a pleat pants pattern. I will explain everything from tool usage and setting standards to final organization so that not only practicing pattern makers but also those learning to pattern can follow along immediately. Overview of Dart Slacks → Pleat Pants Pattern Transformation: This image shows the overall flow of expanding the silhouette by applying pleats to a dart slacks pattern. The final goal is a tapered pants silhouette with naturally defined pleats. Step 1 | Merging Waistlines (Merge) Dart.......