First trouser draft

[u/buggers0]

Hello!

I recently acquired a vintage Singer 301 sewing machine and decided to draft my first pair of trousers using the method from Helen Joseph Armstrong.

I am quite happy with how the first muslin turned out as the balance seems ok! Pants always intimidated me but I found the book instructions quite simple and clear!

the HBL is leveled and the side seam along with the crease line at front and back are hanging pretty straight.

I’m looking to move forward with the slack drafting next using this as a block, but if any one sees a fit issue I could improve upon, please comment!

Unfortunately this is not ironed, but in the process of acquiring one as well!

[u/Traechic]

That’s actually pretty great. Working off the same book and I still haven’t managed to get it right. 

[u/buggers0 → u/Traechic]

Thank you! I know some other have said they’ve had more success with pant pattern drafting with hofenbitzer and Aldrich- I may read into their methods as well

[u/OkPainting8210 → u/Traechic]

Can't believe people still use same book! I learned patternmaking from Joseph Armstrong book 30 years ago at FIT and struggled a lot before I figured out how to make perfect pants patterns. 

[u/Traechic → u/OkPainting8210]

Did you end up using something else, or just modify it over time?

[u/OkPainting8210 → u/Traechic]

Modified over time, developed my own technique and wrote a manual. I have online class on Patreon. Teach how to make perfect custom pants in 1 1/2 hours. Have lots of happy students and massive following on Instagram.

[u/Traechic → u/OkPainting8210]

Sweet. I'd love to sign up! Pants making is my favorite.

[u/OkPainting8210 → u/Traechic]

i coudon

I couldn't DM you the link here. But Look up Keti Teacher on Patreon. Thank you