Pattern Block Help!

Hi, i am going to make my own trouser block, however i need to make one that takes into account that i have larger than average thighs and knees! I have looked on you tube and it seems they all just account for slimmer legged ladies which i am not! Would i be best in making one i can find for straight legs and making an adjustment or does anybody know who on you tube i can follow that would cater for my needs pls? Thank you x

· 1 month ago

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SewHayleyJane · 1 month ago Admin

Such a good question! I too have larger thighs and knees so would be very interested to hear if anyone has any suggestions?

One of our members in the socials saved up for a 1:1 12 hour trouser fitting workshop which she had a really positive experience with. It was split over two days and I think she now has her own block and was shown how to use it with patterns too.

· 1 month ago

MrsB · 1 month ago Plus Member

Ahhh thats a good idea, i will look into this thank you so much!

· 1 month ago

Karen M · 1 month ago

Minerva have lots of pattern drafting tutorials on their YouTube channel, including several for trousers. I think this is the first in the series:

They cover different leg styles and also how to make adjustments for body shape, including larger thighs. I have struggled with fitting trouser patterns in the past so I have these on my "watch later" list.

· 1 month ago

Judi · 4 weeks ago Plus Member

There is an extremely good book called Metric Pattern Cutting by Winifred Aldrych and I totally recommend that. A good trouser block will account for the size of your thigh and knees in the measurements you will take.

Good luck

Judi x

· 4 weeks ago