Trouser Construction Method
Some techniques you should be familiar with before starting:
pockets
You will need to draft a trouser block. I suggest using one of the below books
to do this:
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Also take the time to learn about some basic pressing techniques
and consider acquiring some pressing equipment. It is a large part
of shaping the garment and giving it that professional finish and so
should be a high priority.
Some materials and other equipment you will need:
-fabric shears
-tailors chalk
-embroidery scissors
-Pinów
-needles
-stay tape
-tacking thread
-thread (same colour as garment fabric)
-interfacing
-zip
-buttons or other closures
-petersham
Before constructing your Trouser
First of all, always make a test garment (toile) to ensure your
pattern is correct! You won’t need to apply all the pressing and
stitching techniques to making the toile, its just to see if the
pattern makes a garment that is to your liking and the style
and fit is good.
Construction Method
1- Darts.
2- Front and back pockets (leave front pocket and side seam unfinished).
3- Front closure.
4- Side seams, front pocket finishing.
5- Waistband.
6- Inseams.
7- Centre back seam,
8- Hems.