Booking options
£120
£120
Delivered In-Person
Full day
Intermediate level
Learn how to adjust a printed pattern to fit you. Emma will teach you how to measure your body and create a toile/muslin in order to get a perfect fit to your trousers.
We will be making the Emerson Trousers by True Bias and a copy of the pattern [worth £20] will be included in the workshop cost.
What you will learn/achieve
Taking accurate measurement to select the best size
Make a toile / mock up / muslin
Evaluate fit and make adjustments - Emma will share lots of trouser fitting tips and tricks
Develop confidence in making fit adjustments and customising a sewing pattern
What's included
You will receive a copy of the Emerson Trousers pattern by True Bias, please let me know if you would need larger size range [Hip over 46”/118cm] which is only available as a PDF - we will get a copy printed for you on A0 and also the instruction book
Toile fabric and dressmakers tracing paper will be provided.
No need to bring your sewing machine as the studio is equipped with Janome and Pfaff machines. A sewing kit is also provided.
What to bring
You will need a medium weight canvas or twill, another choice could be corduroy or denim. You can make the Emerson in a lighter weight fabric but the shape of the trouser will be more fluid. Requirements for each size are listed in the pictures above.
If you would like to take advantage of the discounted fabric bundles details can be found in the pictures above.
Bring lunch to nibble, we will keep you going with tea and cake!
Important :
If your hip and waist measurements fall outside of the range of the printed pattern [over 46”/118cm] let use know and we can make arrangements so you can have access to the other size range.
We have planned the workshop so you will get your fit right and may well finish your final garment but due to the differences in our bodies and sewing abilities you may take longer, don't worry, you have the pattern to keep and the support of the team to finish at home or another day.
Please note that this workshop is held in our light and spacious first floor studio at Stitching Kitchen, which is accessible by stairs.
About your tutor
Emma has a wealth of dressmaking experience and teaches for sewing studios and pattern company retreats across the UK.
If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.