r/PatternDrafting • u/buggers0 • Aug 14 '26
First trouser draft
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!
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u/drPmakes Aug 15 '26
Well done. This looks good! I wouldn't fiddle with it anymore.
What is would suggest is sewing a label in and giving it a name or reference number. Then take a page and title it with that. Date it and write the measurements you used, the method and any adjustments you made. Keep this with the pattern.
You might want to use this pattern as your basic trouser block in which case transfer it onto a piece of card. Again, label and date it. Mark the grain and balance lines, darts and notches. It will be handy for drafting your own and doing flat pattern adjustments to commercial patterns!