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The Art of Trouser Making

£85.00
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In our opinion trousers are just about the most useful garments you can make and it's a wonderful skill to be able to sew them to a really high standard. It is a technical process that requires precision, care and attention to detail and it can be a good idea to invest in guided teaching to save time learning by yourself.

This series will take you through the process of making trousers and enable you to make 3 different pairs using professional sewing techniques. 

    Skill Level

    Intermediates and ambitious beginners

    Workshop Info

    3 x PDF Patterns: Worker Trousers, Daphne Trousers & Spring Trousers

    2 x Pre-recorded Tutorials: Worker Trouser Workshop (2 hours, 18 minutes) and Daphne Trouser Workshop (1 hour, 13 minutes). You can watch the workshop in your own time as many times as you want. 

    Sizing & Fit

    Worker Trousers UK Sizes 4 - 28 Click here to view sizing details

    Daphne Trousers UK Sizes 4 - 28 Click here to view sizing details

    Spring Trousers UK Sizes 4 - 28 Click here to view sizing details

    (all with PDF Layers) 

    Materials Needed

    Worker Trousers

    Construction techniques: Concealed button fly or zip fly with binding detailing, side pockets, patch pockets, flat felled seam, waistband & belt loops.

    Suitable fabrics: The Worker Trouser works very well in structured heavy to mid weight twills, drills, denims and canvas fabrics. Lighter twills and denims are lovely in the summer and the lighter weight fabrics will give you a slightly looser fit. Before you start check you can easily sew through 5 layers of your chosen fabric. 

    Fabric requirements:

    Fabric width 150cm | Sizes 4 - 12 = 135cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 190cm | Sizes 18 - 28 = 230cm

    Fabric width 110cm | Sizes 4 - 12 = 210cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 215cm | Sizes 18 - 28 = 230cm

    Materials list: Self fabric, fabric for pocket bags & binding - a 40cm strip of lightweight cotton (any width of fabric), 4 x big buttons (around 2.5-3cm) or 1 x big button and 15cm zip, thread, about 40cm of good quality fusing

    Pages to print: Instructions - 26, A4/US Letter - 34, A0 - 2

    Daphne Trousers

    Construction techniques: Zip fly construction with flat binding finishing, one-piece waistband, flat felled seam, patch pockets & ankle cuff construction or hem. 

    Suitable fabrics: The Daphne Trouser works very well in structured heavy to mid weight twills, drills, denims and canvas fabrics. Tougher fabrics will give you a closer fit to the body (although before starting check you can easily sew through 5 layers of the fabric) and lighter twills and denims are lovely in the summer as the lighter weight fabrics will give you a slightly looser fit.

    Fabric requirements:

    Fabric width 150cm | Sizes 4 - 12 = 200cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 235cm

    Fabric width 110cm | Sizes 4 - 12 = 225cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 265cm

    Materials list: Self fabric, a small length of bias binding binding (optional), 18-20cm zip, 1 x button (around 2.5-3cm), thread, about 20cm of good quality fusing

    Pages to print: Instructions - 18, A4/US Letter - 36, A0 - 2

    Spring Trousers

    Construction techniques: Zip fly construction with binding finishing, semi elasticated waistband, side pockets with french seam finishing, front pleats, flat felled seams and hemming.

    Suitable fabrics: This piece is predominantly designed to work with linens and light cottons, however there is also scope to play with heavier fabrics. Starting at the lighter end of the scale, linens and lightweight cottons are ideal for this piece. Silk and tencel are also great options for a more floaty and sophisticated look. If you want to make a wintery pair, this cut works well in a heavy brushed twill or a corduroy.

    Winter fabrics: heavy denims, heavy brushed twills, wool suiting, corduroy

    Summer fabrics: light/medium denims, cottons, silks, sturdy linen 

    Fabric requirements:

    Fabric width 150cm | Sizes 4 - 12 = 230cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 240cm | Sizes 18 - 28 = 250cm

    Fabric width 110cm | Sizes 4 - 12 = 230cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 260cm | Sizes 18 - 28 = 325cm

    Materials list: Self fabric, a small length of bias binding binding (optional), 16-18cm zip, 2 x button (around 1.5cm wide), thread, about 40cm of good quality fusing, about 40cm of cotton pocketing

    Pages to print: Instructions - 17, A4/US Letter - 41, A0 - 2

    How to use PDF Patterns

    Where to find your patterns & workshops:

    After purchasing you'll find your PDF pattern download and any workshops in your account page. Simply log in (or create an account using the same email address used to purchase) and click the account button in the top right corner. The most up to date versions of the patterns will always be available from within your account. If any changes are made to the pattern or instructions you’ll receive an email notification.

    Opening your files:

    Some older Window computers have problems opening zip files. If this is the case, you can use the free programme 7-Zip to open your files.

    How to print your pattern:

    You have two options for printing out your pattern.

    1. You can get it printed in A0 at a printing shop or sewing pattern company. Search for "sewing pattern printing company" to find a company that does this in your region.

    2. Or you can print it yourself on a home printer in A4 or US Letter format and then tile the pages together using tape.

    Using PDF layers:

    All of our patterns come with PDF layers so you can select the sizes you want to view and print. To do this you’ll need a PDF viewer such as Adobe Acrobat Reader (this is free to download).

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    More details on printing, using PDF layers and general preparation tips can be found on the ‘Using Our Patterns’ document (download for free here). This document comes with all of our patterns.

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    The Art of Trouser Making

    £85.00

    Customer Reviews

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    Victoria
    Using for many projects

    Brilliant and easy to follow so i am using as reference for other projects too. I am a returning to sewing person and these workshops are huge confidence givers and the professional finishes are invaluable. So pleased I found this website

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    Chin C.
    GREAT HELP via Hetty and the video

    I've always had trouble with picking a size - usually ended up being too big so this time I got in touch with Hetty, she replied promptly and was such a great help. I went with Size 10 although measurements says I should be a 12. It turned out great. I LOVE the fit for once in my trouser making journey. I started with the Daphne trousers and am enjoying the comfort and the style; it is so easy to match and I'm already thinking of making a heavier denim version for winter. My current one is made with an 8oz cotton twill. I was lazy and did not make a toile, next time I will reduce the rise. The PDF came with very clear fitting instructions. Like Deborah, I also had abit of struggle when making the zipper cos the method was different from the others I tried, but for me, both methods works. I really like how the pants turn out, they look professionally done and I'm even impressed with myself :D. Thanks Hetty for the great instructions and tips, can't wait to make the Boatneck top and the works trousers too!

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    Bee
    Makes it easier

    I made the Worker’s Trousers using the workshop instructions and the Daphne Trousers for fitting the zip fly.
    I have already made jeans so it wasn’t a first project but it was far easier with the videos to refer to for each step. There were techniques that I hadn’t used before and they were useful and interesting.
    Overall a very good experience. I did a knock knee adjustment which worked really well with the pattern and I am delighted with the results. I used a black gabardine this time. There are several others in the pipeline now.
    It’s worth doing the workshops even if you are already at a level for pants making.
    Excellent 👌

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