In this week’s session, I covered several topics including trouser fit corrections, fabric selection advice, and updates on upcoming projects. I demonstrated how to adjust patterns to fix common fit issues in the back of trousers, particularly focusing on excess fabric in the seat and thigh areas. I also shared recommendations for fabric reference books to help students make better fabric choices for their projects.
Demonstration Steps:
- Explained how to identify excess fabric issues in the back of trousers
- Showed how to fold the pattern piece correctly to maintain grain line
- Demonstrated pinching and pinning technique to determine amount of excess
- Illustrated how to adjust the pattern by creating a center back tuck
- Explained how to blend the adjustment into the waist and hip areas
Questions & Answers:
- Q: How do I know if I need to take fabric out of just the seat area or the whole back leg?
- A: Try on the trousers and pinch out the excess. If it’s only in the seat, focus there. If it extends down the leg, you’ll need to adjust the whole back.
- Q: What fabric books do you recommend for learning about different types of fabric?
- A: I recommend “Fabric for Fashion: The Swatch Book” and “Textilepedia” by Fashionary. Both offer great information on fabric properties, uses, and applications.
- Q: How can I prevent my trouser legs from twisting after making adjustments?
- A: Always maintain the straight grain line when folding and adjusting your pattern. This will help ensure the legs hang straight after alterations.
