Understanding ready-to-wear fit and drafting a custom pants sloper.
Class Details
Duration: 2 weeks (4 hour each on Saturdays or Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm, 8 hours total.)
Perfect For: Those who want to learn basic patternamking
Class Size: 4 students minimum for personalized attention
Age Group: Flexible - all ages welcome
Learn: Understanding the basics of designing and making pants
Session 1 – Pants Fit & Sloper Drafting
Duration: 4 hours
Focus: Understanding ready-to-wear fit and drafting a custom pants sloper. Topics Covered: Introduction to standard ready-to-wear (RTW) pants fit, proportions, and construction
• Identifying common fit issues in commercial pants • Step-by-step drafting of a male or female pants sloper
• Understanding key body measurements and balance points
• Customizing the sloper for different body shapes and proportions
Homework Assignment: Students will cut and sew their pants using the drafted sloper in preparation for the fitting session.
Session 2 – Fit, Corrections & Styling
Duration: 4 hours
Focus: Individual fit sessions for each student Topics Covered:
• Analyzing and evaluating fit on the body • Customizing the sloper to each student’s desired size and fit
• Diagnosing and correcting common pants fit issues
• Modifying the sloper for design and style details, including: Waistbands and Fly front
• Assessing final fit and overall construction quality
Professional Skills You'll Master
Sewing Machine Mastery
Fabric Understanding
Drafting a Custom Pants Sloper
Ready-To-Wear Fit
Taking Measurements
Garment Construction
Professional Pattern Portfolio
Create a complete collection of custom patterns
Perfect Pants
Master the foundation patterns that all garments are built from
Professional Tools & Resources
Professional pattern-making tools & supplies
Dress forms for draping & fitting
Pattern paper, rulers, curves & markers
Industry-standard measuring tools
Muslin fabric for pattern testing
All classes recorded for review
Cancellation Policy
72 hours' notice required to cancel your enrollment in the class.
Once the class has started, we can no longer offer refunds.
All classes will be recorded. If you miss a class or need to practice at home, you may request the recording.
Ready to Master Pattern Making?
This hands-on class will boost your confidence and creativity, preparing you for more advanced sewing projects. Join us and start designing with skill!
Perfect for sewists ready to create their own custom patterns and understand the technical foundations of garment construction.
You'll learn industry-standard techniques used by professional pattern makers and technical designers.
By the end, you'll have a complete portfolio of custom patterns and the skills to create patterns for any design concept.
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What is the Course Name?
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Perfect Pants Workshops
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How Long is the Course?
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8 hours total
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How Often are the Classes?
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4 hour each on Saturdays or Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm