Description
October 19th 9am - 4pm and 20th 9am - 2pm Sunday
12 hours
This workshop is for sewers who have the basics of sewing and would like to start exploring trouser fitting.
The Modern Sewing Co Worker Trouser has been chosen for this workshop as it is a basic trouser block, so design features, like pleats, do not need to be taken into consideration and for its wide size range. Participants in this workshop will not be learning how to sew these trousers but will be learning through group participation how to fit a pair of trousers. Please also note that all fitting will be done without the addition of pockets.
Firstly we will be making adjustments to the paper pattern as per our own personal measurements and then doing a first fit using the Palmer and Pletch tissue fitting techniques to make additional adjustments. All fitting assessments will be done as a group so that everyone can see how different adjustments affect trouser fit as unfortunately it is very difficult to see this when you are having your own fitting done. Once any additional adjustments are made after the tissue fitting, the first toile will be made using gingham fabric. Gingham is the ideal fabric for trouser fitting toiles as the horizontal and vertical lines immediately indicate any fitting issues. Once again as a group we will evaluate the fit of the toiles and discuss final adjustments needed to correct the fit. These adjustments will be made to the pattern and the final toile can be made, once again in gingham, which once checked can then be converted into a reference block to be used for any future trouser projects.
We keep this class to just six students to ensure you will receive plenty of one on one time with Mercedes and fitting advice tailored specifically to your body.
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Please contact us if you would like to pay in instalments and we can discuss options.
Who is the class for?
This class is suitable for advanced beginners. You should already know how to sew and work with a commercial dressmaking pattern.
What will you learn?
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Basic trouser anatomy
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Taking and comparing your measurements to the pattern
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Tissue fitting the. pattern
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Creating a toile using gingham
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Adjusting and fitting the toile
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Adjusting your pattern
What will you need?
- You'll need to bring gingham fabric for the toile. 1 inch square gingham is best but smaller is fine. All other materials and tools will be provided.
What is included?
- Use of our sewing machines and overlockers
- Use of a number of high cutting tables
- Use of any equipment you might need
- A printed copy of the PDF pattern printed on tissue paper for the first fitting.
- Pattern paper.
Class size
6
Teacher
Mercedes Ferrari-Plumridge
Please read our cancellation policy
Refreshments
Tea, coffee and biscuits/snacks will be available throughout the class. We recommend that you bring lunch with you as there are not many options to purchase lunch nearby.
We have a kitchen with a fridge and microwave here at the studio.
Photography
Photographs are sometimes taken during the class for promotional purposes. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know.
About Our Studio
Our Sewing classes are all held in our spacious sewing studio in Brighton & Hove. Our Sewing studio is easily accessible by train (nearest station Fishersgate) or bus from Brighton. We also have parking on site.
Accessibility
Our studio is only accessible by stairs.
For those who wish to purchase fabric on the day, we offer a 10% discount. If you would like to order your fabric before the class, please email us for a discount code.
If you have any questions, please feel free to Contact us
