Let's make some pants.
The Anatomy of a Garment is my ongoing series studying the craftsmanship and history behind our most iconic garments. From design details to construction methods, we uncover the stories that give fabric life, and life to fabric.
Episodes
01 | The Shirt | https://youtu.be/_D-iGXmJwbU
02 | The Trouser | Currently Watching
Pattern
*UPDATE The pattern is now available for download on my Substack:
https://victoriajin.substack.com/p/i-just-want-trousers-that-fit
-The pattern for these trousers will be available for free on my Substack next week! Subscribe here to receive it straight in your inbox once it's ready (I wanted to have it ready for you alongside this video, but, as per usual, editing took longer than the age of the oldest trousers.)-
In the meantime you can connect with me on Instagram here: http://instagram.com/victoriajin
peruse my fashion bookshelf here: https://bookshop.org/lists/slowpoke-library
or email me the delightfully formal way here: [email protected]
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:24 Trouser Style
00:38 Tools & Materials
00:54 Fabric Choice
01:11 Trouser Anatomy
01:27 Cutting Pattern Pieces
01:43 Interfacing & Edging
01:50 Raw Edge Finishing
02:19 Pattern
02:43 Creases on Formal Trousers
03:39 History of Trousers
04:58 Front Pockets
06:05 Back Pocket
07:14 Favorite RTW Trousers
07:34 Fly Front Zipper
08:48 Belt Loops
09:24 Basting & Fitting
09:58 Waistband Assembly
11:32 Finishing Belt Loops
11:44 Reinforcing Seams
11:54 Hemming
12:14 Conclusion
Learn More
📚 BOOK: "Couture Sewing" by Claire B. Schaeffer
https://bookshop.org/a/101590/9781600855047
📚 BOOK: "Bespoke: The Master Tailors of Savile Row" by James Sherwood (Foreword by Tom Ford)
https://bookshop.org/a/101590/9780500292617
Music
Epidemic Sound | https://share.epidemicsound.com/6rhjj9
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