Fitting Trousers 101: Practical Technique for the Terrified!

If you're scared of fitting trousers, this video is for you! Let's take a practical, step-by-step approach to fitting the most terrifying article of clothing in our wardrobe. Fitting trousers is like fitting corsets, stays and bodies--it is a skill you have to learn, is different for everyone because everyone's body is different, and you have to learn it by physically doing it.

I'm so excited to share this fitting process with you as I fit this pair of trousers and then make a wearable mockup in anticipation of my Beatlejuice cosplay! I'm using the Laughing Moon pattern number 141, which is a 1940's trouser with a classic fit that is appropriate for modern as well as vintage styles. This is a great pattern chock full of information, including different closure options and markups for turning this into a shorts pattern. In addition, it has a lot of fitting advice, and is quite reasonably priced, so if you're a beginner and want to try a good pattern to learn how to fit trousers, this is a great place to start.

Don't let fear get in the way of making a pair of FABULOUS pants! This is a beginner-friendly guide that goes through the fitting process one step at a time!

Resources:
Pattern: https://www.laughingmoonmercantile.co...
Rayon/linen blend fabric: www.dharmatrading.com
Trouser fitting guide: https://blog.closetcorepatterns.com/p...

Chapters:
00:00 Fitting Trousers 101
01:01 Determining size
03:48 Balance lines and important notes
06:02 First try on
07:36 Second try on
09:08 Fixin' the 'ole CT
10:20 Full thigh adjustment
11:59 Magic Pants Dance
14:03 Fixing a gaping waistband
16:33 Modifying the pattern
17:33 Wearable mockup time!

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