How to sew trousers?

An ambitious couture project!

How do you sew your first pair of trousers and become your own stylist?
Here we'll give you the keys you need to get started.

In any case, we congratulate you, if you've landed on this article, it means you're already in the creative process and maybe even upcycling! Bravo to you, that's great.

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Find a boss that suits you and your skills

The first step is obviously to determine the style of Trousers you'd like to sew. What will be its material, its cut?

The internet is a goldmine in terms of inspiration: blogs, videos, tutorials, you'll find everything you need.

Some sites offer paid patterns, so take a look there too.

The choice can be difficult but take your time, it's a super important step.

Prepare your materials and choose your fabric

To sew your trousers, you're going to need a lot of equipment, including a good sewing machine. This time, hand sewing is out of the question! That would be impossible for such a project.

Make a list of the materials you'll need and calculate also how much fabric you'll need.

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Sew your first pair of trousers

When your fabric is washed and ironed, you can start cutting the fabric, following the pattern you've chosen carefully.

To do this, you will pin the fabric directly to the pattern to ensure the cut. And you will iron each of your seams, as you work.

Next will come the time to assemble the pieces together.

Please take your time to make sure you make clean, strong seams.

And don't worry, if you make a mistake, simply undo the seam with a seam ripper and start again.

Don't choose trousers that are too complex to start with, and also avoid materials that are difficult to sew.Go a little at a time, and above all at your own pace.
If sewing your trousers still seems too complex, you can start with small things, like making the hem!!
And if you want to transform a pair of trousers from your wardrobe but don't feel up to making it on your own, then contact our Tillists! Together, you'll be able to imagine the trousers of your dreams!

This article was written with the best intentions for our clients thanks to Chloé