Courses / Tailored Trouser Recommend:
Register for 'Get Up And Sew':
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Please note if you are bringing your own machine or using one of ours.
Register for classes after the expiration date as long as you enroll before the Groupon expires!


Get Up And Sew #4 Project
The perfect way to take on a more challenging project.

Practice the fundamentals of altering paper patterns to your measurements before constructing a mock-up of your perfect pants. One-on-one fitting assures properly fitted pants and a pattern you will use again and again.


Leave class with a pair of tailored pants!
"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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