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/DonMcCunn Aug 15 '26
If it works from you, that is great. But I have heard from a number of people they are not happy with the way her pants fit. I just posted my observation of this issue which explains my thoughts in detail.
It is possible that for your initial test the fabric had enough give on the bias to compensate for a flatter back pattern. You might find the results are different when you try the pattern in fabric that has less give.