In this week’s session, I focused on helping students with fitting issues and pattern adjustments for their trouser projects. We went through individual cases, analyzing photos and discussing specific alterations needed for each student’s trousers. I provided detailed guidance on how to adjust patterns to address common fitting problems like excess fabric, tightness, and waistband issues.
Demonstration Steps:
- Analyzed photos of students’ trouser fittings
- Identified specific areas needing adjustment (e.g. crotch length, thigh width, waist height)
- Drew pattern adjustment diagrams on paper to illustrate changes
- Explained how to transfer adjustments to pattern pieces
- Discussed how to test adjustments by making changes to muslin samples
Questions & Answers:
- Q: How do I fix excess fabric in the back thigh area?
- A: Take in the back inseam and outseam slightly, curving in more from the hip to the knee.
- Q: My waistband dips down in the back when sitting. How can I fix this?
- A: Raise the center back waist by 1-2 cm, blending to the side seams.
- Q: The front crotch feels tight when walking. What adjustment is needed?
- A: Reduce the curve of the front crotch seam slightly to add more room in the front thigh.
This session was all about fine-tuning trouser fit through careful analysis and targeted pattern adjustments. Remember to make small changes and retest the fit after each adjustment.
