MAC Sewing School:Trousers at MAC Birmingham

This weekend saw a new course as part of the Sewing School series at MAC Birmingham.

The Sewing School: Trousers workshop looked at how to take commercial trouser patterns, adjust them to fit, and cut and sew them in personally-chosen fabric. I do recommend a pattern (for this course, i recommended Simplicity's pull on trouser pattern 1165) but everyone is welcome to bring their own style of trouser pattern to make. 

The course was spread over 2 days, which may seem like a lot but there's a lot to fit in over a weekend. 

Day one focused on tissue paper fitting, fabric preparation and cutting. 

For day two, we moved to sewing and fitting. 

Although not everyone completely finished their trousers (some patterns were more complicated than others), two of the simpler styles were made from this fabulous paisley print and from a recycled sari. The beading works very well along the hem of the trouser legs. 

We also have a a brand new overlocker in the sewing room, so i tested it out on a Simplicity coatigan pattern from Hobbycraft. 

There are a few more courses coming up on the MAC Sewing School Series. Take a look at the courses page to see the courses that are coming up.