Trouser-Fitting for Womenswear

Trouser-Fitting for Womenswear

Join us for an exclusive Trouser-Fitting for Womenswear Masterclass. Trouser-fitting can often feel like one of the trickiest sewing challenges, especially when dealing with specific body shapes and proportions.  designed specifically for women, where we’ll tackle common fitting issues and show you how to create trousers that fit like they were made just for you.

Sewists often encounter a range of fitting problems when it comes to trousers: gaping waists, tight or loose fits around the hips, uneven hemlines, ‘whiskering’ or discomfort in the crotch area. Whether you have a fuller abdomen, curvier hips, rounded or flat buttocks, or struggle with waist gaping or tightness, we’ll guide you through the process of fitting trousers that complement your body shape. This masterclass focuses on using a toile (a mock-up garment) to identify and resolve fitting issues.

Working with your toile, you will learn the essential techniques for adjusting patterns and making modifications, including:

• Creating the perfect waist-to-hip ratio
• Adjusting for full abdomens or curvy hips
• Fixing gaping or tight waistbands
• Achieving a balanced rise and crotch fit
• Ensuring smooth and flattering lines from the waistband to the hem

Artisan Stitch holds a Certificate of Excellence is rated ‘Best sewing classes in Edinburgh’.  A UK Enterprise award followed for Best Sewing Classes 2020 and in 2021, they won the Corporate Vision Education and Training award for Best Private Sewing Education and Tuition in Scotland. Scotland Prestige Awards have followed for three consecutive years in 2022/23,  2023/24 and 2024/25.

Artisan Stitch is the only course provider in Edinburgh and one of only two in Scotland, that is recommended by Queen Margaret University.

Our experienced instructor, Sarah Cuthbert, brings over 40 years of expertise in the fashion industry and runs her own sportswear consultancy.  Sarah will take you step by step through the fitting process, helping you understand how to work from your toile to create a custom pattern that ensures your trousers fit perfectly every time.

This class is in womenswear in line with gender-equality guidelines that allow for safe, supportive spaces for participants to work through challenges unique to their body shapes and experiences. We have designed this session specifically for women to provide an environment where you can discuss your unique fitting issues and feel comfortable exploring the process.

Whether you’re new to trouser-making or have been sewing for years, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to refine your fitting skills and overcome the common obstacles that often make trouser fitting feel like an impossible task.

You’ll leave with a tailored pattern that can be adapted for future trouser-making projects, giving you the skills and confidence to make trousers that truly fit your body.

Please read the entire course description and all the other information on this page and check here before booking. Once purchased, tickets are non-refundable.