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Learn to Sew Tapered Trousers

Create professional-looking trousers in this comprehensive online sewing class featuring the Erin pattern. Perfect for advancing sewists, you'll master techniques for constructing fitted pants with sophisticated details like dart shaping and slash pockets. Learn to install zipper flies, create clean finishes, and achieve the perfect fit. This class guides you through working with various bottom-weight fabrics to create versatile, well-fitted trousers.

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Prepare to Sew

This lesson covers all the basic things you need to know to get started with this sewalong. If you’re a beginner, this will be really helpful to watch!

If you feel like you already know how to get your pattern and fabric ready for sewing, go ahead and skip to the next lesson and you’ll learn to do some helpful fitting adjustments for the Erin trousers.

You’re going to learn how to:


  • Select a pattern and reference its skill level

  • Select a size

  • Prepare patterns and fabric

  • Cut and mark fabric

Click the timestamps to skip to these sections:


  • Selecting a Pattern (Skill Levels) (00:23)

  • How to Select a Size (00:43)

  • How to Download and Print Your Pattern (02:19)

  • How to Assemble Your Print-At-Home PDF Pattern (04:16)

  • Preparing Your Pattern and Fabric (06:05)

  • Cutting and Marking (06:59)

Learn to Sew Tapered Trousers

Here’s what you’ll need for this project:


  • Erin pattern

  • All-purpose polyester sewing thread

  • Sewing machine needle

  • Point turner

  • Coil zipper

  • Fusible interfacing

  • Hook and bar

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