{"product_id":"trouser-fitting-workshop-2-days-10th-11th-june-2027","title":"Trouser Fitting 2 Day Workshop - 10th \u0026 11th June 2027","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTwo days. One perfectly fitting pair of trousers. A lifetime of sewing freedom.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve ever tried on a pair of handmade trousers and thought, “Why is this bit doing… that?” — you’re in exactly the right place. Fit issues can be sneaky, stubborn, and wildly personal, but once you understand how to adjust patterns for your body, everything changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this two‑day deep‑dive, we’ll arm you with a personalised set of alterations you can use to make almost any trouser pattern fit beautifully. Drafting and adapting your own patterns is the natural next step for confident dressmakers ready to up‑skill, take control of fit, and unleash their creative genius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll learn how to adapt a standard trouser block to your measurements and body shape, creating a perfectly fitted base you can use again and again. We’ll explore the mysterious world of dart take‑up, the magic of crotch‑curve shaping, and how these tiny tweaks transform the way trousers sit, move, and feel. You’ll also discover how to use your block to adjust commercial patterns — and even begin designing your own dream trousers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuiding you through all of this is professional pattern cutter Sarah Laws, who brings over 20 years of industry experience, a wealth of technical knowledge, and the kind of calm, joyful teaching style that makes even the trickiest adjustments feel achievable. Sarah designs for indie brands (including her own, My Handmade Wardrobe Patterns), runs retreats, and is a passionate dressmaker herself — so she knows exactly what makes a garment feel good to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is ideal for anyone who has sewn a few garments from commercial patterns and is comfortable using a sewing machine independently. It’s not suitable for complete beginners. All genders are welcome — if you’d prefer not to work with a traditionally “female‑style” block, just let us know and we’ll have the right block ready for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📏 How to take accurate body measurements and choose the right starting size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✂️ How to adapt a multi‑size bodice block to create your own bespoke pattern template\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧵 Pattern alteration techniques, complete with demos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🪡 How to toile accurately for a polished, professional fit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔄 Dart manipulation: moving shaping around the bodice like a pro\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧩 How a flat 2D pattern becomes a beautifully shaped 3D garment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧠 Hands‑on pattern cutting theory using mini blocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👗 How to fit your toile to your body, diagnose issues, and correct drag lines, tightness, or excess volume\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📐 How to trace off your block, add seam allowances, and prepare it for patternmaking adventures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧺 How to draft a slant or curved front pocket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔧 How to add a fly zip or invisible zip openin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat You’ll Leave With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA beautifully fitted trouser toile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA personalised paper\/card trouser block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe skills and confidence to adjust commercial patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe foundations to start designing your own trousers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re ready to conquer trouser fitting once and for all — and finally sew trousers that feel as good as they look — this masterclass is your next sewing obsession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Your Teacher - Sarah Laws\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve ever wondered who’s behind the beautifully drafted My Handmade Wardrobe patterns, meet Sarah Laws, the pattern‑cutting powerhouse with a tape measure around her neck and creativity in her veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSarah is a professional pattern designer, teacher, and all‑round sewing enabler. From her studio at The Makers Yard in Leicester, she designs the much‑loved MHW patterns, teaches pattern cutting and fitting workshops, hosts dreamy sewing retreats, and leads The Weekend Sewing Club membership, a cosy corner of the sewing world where inspiration and skill‑building go hand in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe trained in Fashion Design at Westminster University before spending seven years in the fashion industry, honing her craft and developing the technical expertise she now shares so generously. Sarah’s passion is helping makers feel confident, capable, and completely at home in clothes that fit \u003cem\u003etheir\u003c\/em\u003e bodies and express \u003cem\u003etheir\u003c\/em\u003e style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re ready to understand patterns on a deeper level, unlock better fit, and sew garments that make you feel amazing, Sarah is exactly the guide you want by your side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myhandmadewardrobepatterns.com\/?utm_source=copilot.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewww.myhandmadewardrobepatterns.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e@mhwpatterns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Fabric Obsession","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55339705925965,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/4885\/0765\/files\/trouser_workshop.png?v=1794262890","url":"https:\/\/thefabricobsession.co.uk\/products\/trouser-fitting-workshop-2-days-10th-11th-june-2027","provider":"The Fabric Obsession","version":"1.0","type":"link"}