The Perfect Trouser

A one-day workshop in fitting, pattern adjustment & dressmaking

Have you ever made trousers that almost fit — but not quite?

Learn how to understand your trouser pattern, identify common fitting problems and make adjustments that work for your body.

In this intensive one-day workshop, we'll take a commercial trouser pattern and explore the adjustments that can make all the difference to the finished garment.

We'll look at your measurements and the pattern itself, then work through common fitting issues including rise, crotch depth and curve, waist-to-hip proportions, tummy adjustments, swayback, thigh width, leg width and length.

We'll also look at fabric choice and ease, and you'll begin constructing your trousers so that you can put your fitting adjustments into practice.

The aim isn't simply to make one pair of trousers. It's to give you the knowledge to understand why trousers fit the way they do and the skills to adjust future patterns with confidence.

You'll learn how to:

• Take and understand the measurements that matter for trouser fitting

• Assess a commercial trouser pattern

• Choose the appropriate size and understand ease

• Adjust rise and crotch depth

• Alter the crotch curve

• Adjust the waist-to-hip ratio

• Make adjustments for a tummy

• Address swayback and excess fabric

• Adjust thigh and leg width

• Alter trouser length

• Consider fabric and ease when fitting

• Apply what you've learned to future trouser patterns

Please bring:

• A commercial trouser pattern

• Your chosen fabric

• Your basic sewing equipment

• Your sewing machine, if required

Previous sewing experience is recommended, as the workshop is focused on fitting, pattern adjustment and garment construction.

What you'll leave with

You'll leave with a personalised trouser pattern, a much better understanding of trouser fitting, and your trousers underway — along with skills you can apply to future sewing projects.

Level: Intermediate / confident beginner +  

Where: Clifton Community Centre, 1 and 2 Stainsby Street, Saint Leonards-on-Sea TN37

When: Saturday 13th February 11.30 ~ 5.30

Cost: £85  

Limited to 8 people per class

Level: Intermediate / confident beginner +  

Come on a sewing adventure with me, Tara Deighton, professional seamstress, teacher & Youtuber with over 40 years’ experience in industry and the classroom! I’m going to share all my tips & tricks with you to help you create beautifully made, well fitted and stylish garments!