Pattern Cutting: 2-day Trouser block class

2-day Trouser Block Pattern Cutting course

This practical two-day course focuses on drafting a basic trouser block to your own measurements. Designed for beginners and aspiring fashion designers, the course provides a solid foundation in trouser pattern cutting, helping you understand fit, balance, and proportion.

Throughout the course, you will learn how to take accurate body measurements, draft a personalised trouser block, and make adjustments to achieve a well-fitting pattern. You will also gain an understanding of the key principles of trouser construction and how to use your block as the starting point for creating a variety of trouser styles.

By the end of the two days, you will have a completed trouser block tailored to your measurements, made a well fitting toile and have the confidence to adapt it into different designs.

Course includes:

• Taking accurate body measurements
• Drafting a basic trouser block
• Understanding trouser fit, ease and balance
• Pattern cutting tools and techniques
• Identifying and correcting fitting issues
• Making basic pattern adjustments
• Using your trouser block to create different trouser styles

No previous pattern cutting experience is required.

You will need:

• 2m of wide calico or an old sheet to make your toile
• A Patternmaster or dressmakers square with a curved edge. Although authentic Patternmasters are expensive a suitable alternative can be purchased for £7 on Amazon *here*