| "Perfectly Tailored Trousers" |
| It's the Pants! Literally! |
| Learn step-by-step how to make a pair of trousers from a commercial pattern. Practice the fundamentals of altering paper patterns to your measurements before constructing a mock-up of your perfect pants. One-on-one fitting of assures well fitting pants and a pattern you will use again and again. Leave class with a pair of tailored pants! This class includes required homework; 3 hours a week of complimentary open studio access is included for you to work on and receive guidance with your trousers between classes. This class requires an intermediate skill level, consider taking Sewing Essentials, Triple Zipper?, Commercial Patterns or Underwear to get your skills in shape! |
| Class one: | Measuring for Pants Altering your paper pattern Begin cutting muslin Homework: Cut out mock up fabric. We will begin construction of the mock-up in class 2. |
| Class two: | Pocket and Zipper Fly Demo Begin mock up construction Waistband and belt loop demo Homework: Finish Mock up construction. Purchase and pre shrink fabric for trousers. |
| Class three: | Finish mock up as needed Fit mock-up alter of paper pattern Begin cutting fashion fabric Homework: Complete alteration of paper pattern and cutting out of fashion fabric. |
| Class four: | Finish cutting fabric Fuse interfacing pieces Begin construction |
| Class five: | Construction |
| Class six: | Construction and finishing |
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