Making Trousers for Men & Women: A Multimedia Sewing Workshop

Master the art of tailoring with expert guidance on creating custom-fit trousers for men and women.

Making Trousers for Men & Women byDavid Page Coffin is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to craft perfectly tailored pants. Whether you're a seasoned sewer or just starting out, this comprehensive book takes you step-by-step through the entire process of creating custom-fit trousers. From drafting your own patterns to selecting the best fabrics and mastering intricate sewing techniques, this book equips you with everything you need to achieve professional-quality results.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Learn everything from basic construction to advanced techniques, ensuring you can tackle any trouser project with confidence.
• Multimedia Learning Experience: Access nearly two hours of online video tutorials that demonstrate key techniques and offer additional insights not found in the book.
• Expert Author: Benefit from the extensive knowledge of David Page Coffin, a respected authority in garment construction known for his clear and detailed teaching style.
• Professional Results: Discover how to create trousers that fit perfectly, with tips on pattern adjustments, fabric selection, and finishing touches that make your projects stand out.
• Versatile Design Options: Explore a wide range of styles for both men's and women's trousers, with guidance on customizing details to suit your personal taste.

Unique Content:

• Pattern Drafting: Detailed instructions on creating your own patterns from scratch, tailored to your measurements.
• Advanced Construction Techniques: Insights into professional methods for achieving clean seams, precise edges, and durable finishes.
• Customization Tips: Learn how to modify patterns and designs to create unique, personalized garments.
• Bonus Online Resources: Gain access to additional online content, including a blog, photo galleries, and printable patterns to further enhance your learning experience.

Making Trousers for Men & Women is not just a sewing book; it's a complete workshop that brings the expertise of a professional tailor into your own home, empowering you to create custom trousers with confidence and style.

David Page Coffin's career as a sewing expert, teacher, and writer began with a self-published how-to book about making custom shirts, which became a bestseller and led to an 18-year editor's post at Threads magazine, where both his sewing and publishing skills found a worldwide audience. Coffin is also the author/creator of the authoritative and bestselling sewing books Making Trousers for Men & Women and The Shirtmaking Workbook, hundreds of sewing articles, two Craftsy classes, and YouTube videos with hundreds of thousands of views. He has taught workshops throughout the United States and Canada and in the UK, appeared on nationally syndicated sewing shows, and been a featured host on various sewing bulletin boards and websites. He lives in Brookings, Oregon, with his wife Ellen. www.shirtmakingwithdpc.com