Question regarding tapering

[taromakino]

I want to get a pair of pants tapered professionaly. How should I determine the cut I want? My friend suggested that I use straight pins to fold in and pin down the fabric starting at the bottom of the pockets before I bring it to the tailor. Also, the pants are "normal" fit, not slim, so the seat fits like a pair of 501s. I want to keep this somewhat non-form-fitting seat, while having the legs come down to a rather narrow leg opening. Is this possible, or will the seat just end up bunching up like crazy if it is relatively looser than everything else?

Also, when pinning it down before bringing it to the tailor, should I do it like pic #1, or pic #2?

Thanks for your help.

#1: http://img409.imageshack.us/my.php?image=68708368ly4.jpg

#2: http://img409.imageshack.us/my.php?image=87053978oj8.jpg

[moykky]

Go to the tailor and tell what you want he/she will mark the jeans the way he wants. It's a pretty straight forward thing to do...

[machineo]

if its selvage, and it matters to you, ask to taper from the inseam.

[Louis]

#2 is not an easy tapering job they usually take from the outer seam, selvage seam,

[taromakino]

its not selvage, its a $10 pair of pinstripes I bought at the thrift store

I want a slim tapered leg, and some room in the seat for comfort.. hopefully the seat won't bunch up like crazy

[moykky]

#2 is not an easy tapering job they usually take from the outer seam, selvage seam,

Strange, usually it's done from the inside seam. Especially if you want to taper your pants the whole way down.

Maybe it depends...

[kolourhero]

#2 is not an easy tapering job they usually take from the outer seam, selvage seam,

Im pretty sure its from the inseam