In this week’s session, I walked through the process of drafting a basic trouser block from scratch. This was quite an intensive session, lasting over two hours, where we went through all the steps to create a master pattern for semi-fitted trousers. The block we created will serve as a foundation for developing various trouser styles in future sessions.
Demonstration Steps:
- Explained the required body measurements and how to take them
- Drew the initial framework lines on pattern paper
- Marked key points like waist, hip, knee, and ankle
- Drafted the front trouser piece, including crotch curve
- Created the back trouser piece, adjusting for seat curve
- Added darts to the back piece for shaping
- Finalized both front and back pattern pieces
- Labeled the master block with necessary information
Questions & Answers:
- Q: When will we turn this into a working pattern?
- A: Next week we’ll trace this off onto new paper and turn it into a working block. We’ll also discuss crotch ease, waistbands, shaping the waist, and changing leg shapes.
This session laid the groundwork for our trouser block. Next week, we’ll refine it into a working pattern that you can use to create your own custom-fitted trousers.
