Description
May 9th 9.30am - 4.30pm and 10th 9.30am - 3.30pm
13 hours
This workshop is for sewers who have the basics of sewing and would like to start exploring trouser fitting.
The Morris Pants by Christine Haynes have been chosen for this class. The Morris Pants & Shorts have a high fitted waist, narrow waistband with button tab, & lapped side zipper. The front is clean & flat, while the back has darts & optional welt pockets with a button closure. The legs of the pants are slightly tapered & cropped, & are finished at the hem with an optional side split vent. The legs of the shorts are wider than the pants, & land just above the knee. For the purposes of the class, they will be made without the 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.
If you wish to purchase fabric, pattern or haberdashery from us, we can provide a 10% discount code for you to use going forward once you have booked your class.
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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.
- You will also need to wear a pair of leggings (or bring a pair to change into) for fitting.
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
