Pants that Fit with Lauren

Service Description

3 day class – may extend to 4th day Buying, or sewing pants that fit your body one of the most difficult pieces of clothing to get just right. This class will use a combination of drafting (drafting and adjusting a commercial pattern to your measurements as well as draping on the body and making adjustments. We will be creating a Sloper (cloth template) and making adjustments by pinning, basting, adding darts, pleats, curved waistbands etc. Supplies: All supplies and pattern will be provided. This will be a wide length pant (adjustable for width) with a flat front waistband and elastic back for a non bulky front look to the pants. Approximate daily schedule Day 1: Measurements and adjustments done on pattern and cutting out pant legs and waistband on light cotton or sheeting Day 2: Making draping adjustments by pinning to shape areas needing correction, darts, issues with rise, remove creases and wrinkles, add or remove length. Transfer the changes to the pattern and cut out all pattern pieces in to the pattern and cut out all pattern pieces in fabric. Day 3: Making the pants: After all adjustments are transferred to your personalized pattern, the pieces will be cut out in supplied fabric and will be sewn. Techniques learnt will include: o Serger o Coverlock o Top Stitch o Altered jean style side pockets Class Date: Day One: March 18 from 1-5 Day Two: March 25th from 1-5 Day Three: April 1 from 1-5