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Join Me for an Immersive 3-Day Pants & Jean Fitting Workshop
Hampton Inn
1432 Pleasant Valley Road,
Manchester, CT, 06042

October 4 – 6, 2024

Three Days of Pants Fitting Fun

Spend three full days learning the art of fitting and constructing pants. During the first workshop in March we all enjoyed a relaxed pace…  3-Days turns out to be the perfect amount of time to spend fitting pants.  I was so pleased to see that no one got frazzled or panicked about finishing the fitting process.   The workshop starts with an overview of the Whole Scoop Pants Fitting Process. See how to pick out the best starting size and customize the pattern to agree with your unique shape.

Did you know that some of the “fitting” is hidden in the center front/center back seams? I’ll share how to take advantage of these edges to create pattern pieces that agree with your curves and allow the fabric to hang properly. Learn how to prepare  your customized pattern pieces to cut and sew a fit muslin. Using a single leg muslin and separate fitting waistband, we will start fitting in the afternoon. The steps to fit the single leg muslin are inspired by the basic framework of Top Down Center Out as described by R. Collins in Threads Magazine issue #218. (A copy of this article is included in the class kit.)

Learn How to Adjust the Length of the Crotch from Both Ends

One of the most useful things about working with a single leg muslin is that you can add extra fit allowances to the inseams.  This is not  possible with a two leg muslin because the extra fit allowances will be bunched up, making it hard to see how the crotch is fitting.  In the single leg muslin, the inseam can be let out to extend the crotch points if needed (instead of making all the adjustments at the waistline).  Before cutting out the second leg, the inseam allowance is trimmed back to 1/2″.

One of the things that may need to be adjusted is the final position of the crotch curve. The crotch may not be able to be pulled up into a comfortable position from  the waistline.  This depends on  how closely the shape of the crotch curve agrees with your figure and how close fitting the pattern is designed to be.   If the shape of the pattern is significantly different from your body shape, I’ll show you how to get it in the right spot.

Learn how to adjust the position of the base of the crotch without affecting the other vertical dimensions of the pattern. You can also play with the ease along the leg, by adjusting both the side and inseams.  You will have time to practice solo pants fitting in front of a two mirror set-up, so when you go home, you will feel empowered to fit pants by yourself.

Discover How to Accurately Transfer Adjustments from the Fit Muslin to Your Paper Pattern

One of the pitfalls in fitting is making mistakes when you’re transferring adjustments from your fit muslin to your paper pattern pieces.  I’ll show you how to transfer the adjustments  as you work along instead of waiting until the end of the process.  This makes it so much easier to end up with an accurately adjusted pattern in the end.

This Workshop Includes Your  Choice of Patterns and Fabric to Make Your Fit Muslin

Patterns and fabric to make your first muslin are included with registration.  During this class you have the choice of working with the Sorcha Classic Slim Trousers pattern or the Stretch Jeans Made Easy pattern.  You will leave class with the tools and confidence to fit and sew any style pants or jeans.    If you would like to start your first pair of pants on Sunday, please check for yardage and notions for your size pants,  size/yardage charts  can be found in the photo gallery.  During the workshop in March, several students had time to start their first pair of pants on Sunday.  I loved having the opportunity to see how their adjusted pants pattern fit in the fashion fabrics they brought with them.

Make Your Non-Stretch Pants Fit Waistband Before You Come

There is a little bit of HOMEWORK… Please make a pants fitting waistband and bring it with you when you come.  This will allow us to maximize our time during the workshop.  Instructions to make the non-stretch pants fitting workshop will be sent to you after registration. You can also check out this  tutorial on my YouTube Channel.

 

Here’s a photo from the March 3-Day Pants Fitting Class, look how nice and bright the classroom is!

This workshop is limited to 10 students so we have time to dive in deep!

Here are all the Details.  This PDF  along with instructions to make your non-stretch pants fit muslin will also be emailed to you after registration: