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DRAFTING THE PERFECT PANTS FOUNDATION

Creating a proper pants pattern can be daunting due to the many steps involved in drafting pants. However, once you complete it, you will realize that it wasn't as challenging as it seemed. This course involves creating a "Trouser"-style pants foundation via flat patternmaking using measurements from either a dress form or your own custom measurements.
By entering the measurements and following all the necessary steps, you can create a perfect pants pattern that serves as a foundation for many other pants styles.

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Taking Your Proper Measurements

In this video I show you all the proper steps when taking your measurements to begin your pants foundation block.

Marking Your Pants Positions

In this video, I demonstrate how to mark all the important positions for plotting your front and back legs.

Shaping Your Pants

In this video, I show you how to create your crotch shape.

 

 
 
 

Balancing Your Pants

Have you ever noticed your Pants swinging either to the front or back at the side seam? In this video I show you how to balance your pants to make the legs perfectly straight.

Trueing Your Pants

This is an essential step in making sure that your pants fit properly. In this video, I show you how to true your waist and darts.

 

Adding The Proper Notches

Notching your pants pattern is an important step to help in the sewing process. Many people forget their notches, or notch incorrectly. In this video, I show you all the important places to notch.

What You'll Get

  • Up to 12 months, 24/7 access to pre-recorded video lessons
  • 18 detailed step-by-step videos
  • Written instructions and additional information for every video
  • A Certificate of Completion is given for completing the "Drafting The Perfect Pants Foundation" online course

Lessons Include

  • Taking Your Proper Measurements
  • Marking and Plotting your Legs
  • Shaping your Waist
  • Creating Your Darts
  • The Proper Crotch Shape
  • Finding Your Crease/Grainline
  • Balancing Your Pant Legs

Easy To Use

  • This course offers a step-by-step approach to the patternmaking process. Each module is thoughtfully designed, much like chapters in a comprehensive textbook, guiding you through the entire process.

  • Each lesson is designed to simplify the patternmaking process through easy-to-understand videos that allow you to learn at your own pace.

Expert Guidance

The course is led by Fashion Designer Nick Verreos, one of the preeminent fashion drapers and patternmakers in the industry with over 30 years of experience in education.

Practical Skills

We emphasize practical skills that you can apply right away to your  projects. Nick guides you step-by-step through the process, making the art of patternmaking seem simple and achievable for everyone.

Advanced Techniques

Once you've mastered the basics, we'll introduce you to more advanced patternmaking techniques that include trueing your pattern, balancing your pattern and even manipulating your pattern to create custom designs.

1 YEAR

$150

50% OFF

$299
  • 12 months, 24/7 access to prerecorded video lessons
  • 18 detailed step-by-step video lessons
  • Written instructions and additional information for every video.
  • Certificate of Completion for Drafting The Perfect Pants Foundation
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6 MONTHS

$99

20% OFF

$199
  • 6 months, 24/7 access to prerecorded video lessons
  • 18 detailed step-by-step video lessons
  • Written instructions and additional information for every video.
  • Certificate of Completion for Drafting The Perfect Pants Foundation
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3 MONTHS

$79

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$199
  • 3 months, 24/7 access to prerecorded video lessons
  • 18 detailed step-by-step video lessons
  • Written instructions and additional information for every video.
  • Certificate of Completion for Drafting The Perfect Pants Foundation
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