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9 HD Video Lessons
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Sandra Betzina
Santra Betzina is the host of the Web TV show, Power Sewing, and designs the Today's Fit line for Vogue. View profile »
Pant Fitting Techniques
with Sandra Betzina
In this comprehensive pattern alteration class, Sandra Betzina of Power Sewing teaches pro secrets to conquer common pant fitting issues.
Learn the pattern alteration secrets that pros use to make pants fit perfectly, with Power Sewing host Sandra Betzina. This comprehensive class includes a FREE pattern, Vogue 2948, a classic trouser with princess seams that make fit adjustments easy! The pattern, which includes all Vogue sizes A through J in one envelope, will be shipped directly to you by Vogue. In the U.S., you should expect to receive it within 14 business days; international shipments will take a bit longer.
Begin with a little detective work, as Sandra shows you how to spot the tell-tale signs of common fit issues you may have missed. You'll learn how to take measurements on the body, your pattern, and a favorite pair of pants. She walks you through alterations on the paper pattern and muslin, and you'll finish with a custom trouser pattern that's ready to make in your choice of fabric.
What You'll Learn
- How to identify the features of a good fit, and the key adjustments to achieve it
- Fitting at the waist, hips and tummy; solutions for skinny legs, large thighs, flat backsides, big stomachs ... just about any fit issue
- Transfer changes from paper pattern to muslin and back again
- Comprehensive alteration strategies for any body type and size
- How to spot and correct grain-line issues
- How to stabilize, preserve and store your custom pattern to use again and again!
What You'll Make
A custom-fit version of Vogue 2948, a princess-seamed trouser pattern designed by Sandra Betzina for the Today's Fit line, and sized up to a 57" hip. All sizes are presented in the same envelope.
Note: This is a comprehensive fitting class; it doesn't teach you how to make the pants themselves. Want to learn? Take the companion class, Pant Construction Techniques!
What You'll Need
- Intermediate garment sewing skills
- Vogue 2948 (included) or the pattern of your choice
- Muslin - 2 1/4 yards for a mid-sized person
- Lightweight fusible interfacing
- Stay tape
- Tissue, butcher, tracing or medical exam-table paper
- Straight and curved rulers
- Felt-tip pens and highlighters in different colors
- Tape
What You'll Need:
- Scotch Tape
- 2 yards of non-fusible stay tape
- 18"" x 2"" clear acrylic ruler
- 2½ yards of lightweight fusible interfacing for stabilizing altered pattern
Lesson Plan
| 1 | Introduction | 11:20 |
| 2 | Pant Fit & Patterns | 16:05 |
| 3 | Taking Measurements | 38:50 |
| 4 | Tummy & Waist Alterations | 41:08 |
| 5 | Rear & Thigh Alterations | 27:55 |
| 6 | Crotch & Calf Alterations | 30:24 |
| 7 | Testing Your Pattern | 26:32 |
| 8 | Finalizing & Balancing Your Pattern | 30:25 |
| 9 | Preserving the Pattern | 18:18 |
Skills you should have:
- Cut out and sew a simple sewing pattern
- Put in a lining and sew facings
- Sew simple garments
- Insert zippers and sew buttonholes
Recent 5 star reviews of this class
Average Review:
Can't wait to get started.
I have been sewing for many many years and consider myself pretty good. I unfortunately have not been able to make a pair of pants that fit. I thought my problem of short front rise was rare as it has never been addressed in the many books and classes I have poured through. They all have you adjusting the front and back the same amount so that the waist line meets. I can't tell you how many muslinsI have thrown away in disgust. I am anxious to get this pattern so I can get started. Pants ...
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Essential class
As I am a complete beginner I bought this class at the same time as the Pant Construction class and I found that the two classes complimented each other beautifully. I had never cut a pattern out in my life so this class was great in the way it took me by the hand and led me through the process of adapting a pattern to suit my body shape. I now own pants that fit me very well and I understand how to adapt a pattern and make it my own. Sandra is a terrific teacher and I highly recommend this ...
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Lots to learn
This is a terrific class for learning about making pants that fit. I watched the whole class and then have gone back and watched each lesson again. I've have prompt, helpful replies to each of my questions.
I recommend taking notes as you go along since the class is packed full of information and it's difficult to remember exactly where you heard a particular piece of advice.
Great class and thank you!
I was thrilled to have Sandra as a Craftsy instructor - she is the whole reason I signed up for this class. I was not disappointed at all! I am very happy to have a teacher who has years of experience rather than some of the teachers who have only a few years. I would love to see Sandra teach a class on the lined blazer as someone else suggested. Thank you again to both Sandra and Craftsy.
A+++
This is a class that requires many viewings to grasp the principles of fitting pants. If you are expecting "boilerplate" instructions there are many books you can buy. Sandra explains what to do for specific figure issues but don't expect to discover how many inches to alter per issue. I have learned a lot so far and believe that I am finally understanding how pants pattern pieces relate to body parts. If I can grasp those concepts altering won't be such a chore. I am especially grateful for ...
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Included with this class:
Vogue Misses' Pants Pattern 2948 more info
This class includes a FREE pattern, Vogue 2948, a classic trouser with princess seams that make fit adjustments easy!
The pattern includes all Vogue sizes A through J in one envelope.
The pattern will be shipped directly to you by Vogue. In the U.S., you should expect to receive it within 14 business days - International shipments understandably take a bit longer.
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