Trendy Trousers

The perfect fitting pair of trousers can be an enigma to many of us as we all know how daunting sewing trousers can be.

To beat this, I have the perfect class for you to learn how to draft & sew those tricky trousers to fit you perfectly.

 

What You’ll Learn:

Pattern drafting: Learn how to draft and adapt a trouser pattern that fits your body.

Explore and learn 25 different trousers styles. As this class is a pay as you learn you can chose to attend as few or many classes you would like to learn. 

 

Below is a list of the 25 styles you will learn....

Men's formal trouser 

Ladies formal trouser

Casual trouser (PJ pants)

High-waisted pants 

Bootcut  

Wide-legged pants

Low-rise pants  

Capri pants 

Ankle pants  

Skinny jeans 

Straight-leg Jeans 

Bootcut jeans 

Flare jeans 

Wide-leg pants 

Palazzo pants 

Culottes   

Harem pants 

Cargo pants 

Chinos 

Dress pants 

Paperbag waist pants 

Sweatpants 

Track pants

Maternity pants 

Shorts (unisex)

 

Fabric cutting: Master fabric preparation and precise cutting techniques. If you have reached this stage of learning trousers by now you would be good at your cutting skills.

Sewing machine skills: Increase your confidence using the sewing machine and discover useful functions and techniques.

Construction techniques: Learn to sew straight seams, install zippers, and finish waistbands professionally.

Pro tips & tricks: Get valuable sewing hacks to refine your technique and speed up your workflow.

 

What to bring:

Dressmaker pins

Measuring tape

Scissors

Buttons

Calico

Facing

Zippers for centred, lapped, invisible, fly front and open-end zippers.

Hand sewing needles

Seam ripper and thread clipper

Sewing machine needles – various sizes

Butchers / Packaging paper

Pencils for drafting

A notebook and pen to take down any notes

2.5-2.7 meters of cotton, wool, linen, twill, or lightweight denim

Matching zippers and threads

The fabrics amount will be discussed on the first class, as this is part of your learning - how to know the amount of fabrics required. 

When & Where....

These classes are conducted every Saturday from 4pm to 6pm.

 Payments.....

Fees should be paid a week in advance and by Wednesday of each week.