Instructors
Rachel
& Nikki
Category
Skill Builder | Dressmaking
Trouser Fitting
Level 4
3h 30m
23 Lessons

Unlock the secrets to great fitting trousers with our comprehensive Guide to Trouser Fitting. This transformative program goes beyond the basics, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to effortlessly diagnose and resolve common fit issues. Dive deep into the relationship between your pattern pieces and body measurements, master the art of reading wrinkles to identify your unique fitting requirements, and learn to make precise adjustments to both flat patterns and muslins. With our step-by-step video tutorials, a practical workbook, and expert guidance, you’ll gain the confidence to create trousers that not only look amazing but feel incredible to wear. Join us on this empowering journey and elevate your sewing skills today!
£35.00












What you will learn...
Are you ready to make some great fitting trousers? You’re fitting journey starts here! During the course, you will learn…
- How to understand patterns and bodies
- How to calculate and account for pattern ease
- How to identify your unique fitting requirements
- How to master the art of reading wrinkles
- How to diagnose and resolve fit issues
- How to make precise adjustments
- How to achieve great fitting trousers
What you will need...
If you wish to adjust a pattern whilst following along with this course, you will need the following items:
- A trouser pattern to adjust
- Measuring tape
- Elastics (1/4" - 1")
- Pins
- Large straight ruler
- Curved dressmakers ruler
- Pens or pencils
- Tape
- Strips of paper for adjustments
- Paper scissors
- Trouser weight fabric for muslin
- Sewing machine & thread
- Seam ripper
What's in the course?
Click on the lessons marked “SAMPLE LESSON” for a free preview.
Class Content
Your Questions Answered
This course will teach you skills that can be applied to fitting all styles of trousers.
It’s helpful to have a reasonable knowledge of working with sewing patterns. The course does assume that you know how to use a sewing machine and have some knowledge of dressmaking.
No, this course focuses on fitting an existing trouser pattern to your body. However, understanding how to make adjustments to a pattern will give you a good foundation for eventually learning how to draft your own patterns.
This course is focused on fitting, not construction, but we will walk you through how to sew a muslin. However, understanding how to fit a pattern to your body will make sewing trousers much easier and more successful.
The course is self-paced, so it really depends on how much time you have to devote to it. There are 3.5 hours of video lessons to watch, but we recommend allowing several weeks to work through all the lessons and practice the fitting techniques.
Yes! If you have any questions or need clarification on anything, you can add a comment to the lesson page or drop us an email.
The techniques taught in this course are can be applied to fitting trousers for others as well as yourself. However, keep in mind that every body is unique and may require different adjustments, so additional practice and experimentation may be necessary.
Yes, you will have access to the course videos and the workbook indefinitely, so you can revisit them whenever you need to refresh your memory or reference a particular adjustment.
How It Works
- Purchase your course and create an account during checkout
- Login to your account to view your student dashboard
- Click on your course to start watching
- Watch anytime and on any device, now or in the future
- Download any PDF files from your student dashboard
What Others Are Saying...
Fabulous as always ladies! This is great to get started with making my own clothes. Just wish i'd done this earlier ;) Can't wait to get some tops made.
Julie
Fabulous as always ladies! This is great to get started with making my own clothes. Just wish i'd done this earlier ;) Can't wait to get some tops made.
Julie