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If you want to make all types of pants this summer its helpful to create a basic pattern foundation (Pant/Trouser Block) that fits YOUR unique body shape perfectly! I am taking you through the trouser block creation, your ticket to all kinds of styles of diy pants.
I am referencing my fashion school textbook Pattern Making for Fashion Design by Helen-Joseph Armstrong. I referenced the trouser foundation on page 573. I have altered its directions based on my personal experience and what I think will be more understandable for you. https://www.amazon.ca/Patternmaking-Fashion-Design-Joseph-Armstrong (It's a textbook so its pricey, I just got the kindle version which is way more affordable)
Dart intake chart from Pattern Making for Fashion Design by Helen-Joseph Armstrong: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A4T0g4FDc2ThZWVS_XtbggZnCJWPjcts/view?usp=sharing
I also referenced Alexandra Morgan's hipline dip tip ;) She has a lot of comprehensive tutorials for fitting pants. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k1rX_uCEsQ
I hope you enjoy!
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0:00 Intro
0:55 How to Measure your Body for Pants
2:28 How to Build the Pant Block
3:29 Dart Intake
4:22 Crotch Curve Guides
4:53 Finishing Darts and Waistline
5:26 Establishing the Grainline (also known as Creaseline)
5:41 Hem Width, Inseam and Outseam
6:20 Compare your crotch length with the block crotch length
6:43 Sample 1 + Adjustments
8:17 Constructing Your Fabric Sample
9:42 Sample 2 + Adjustments
11:07 Walk the Pant Pattern
12:31 Sample 3 and Final Comments