How to draft a men's pant pattern ... and fix fit issues!

In this pattern drafting tutorial, I demystify the process and break it down into easy to understand steps. I explain why we are doing things as we are going along so that it makes sense rather than seeming like a bunch of equations and tough to comprehend theories.
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Chapters:
00:00 — 0. Introduction
00:35 — 1. How to Think About Pants & Pattern Drafting
01:56 — 2. Taking Measurements
04:06 — 3. Drafting the Front
14:03 — 4. Drafting the Back
22:01 — 4.1 The Inside & Outside Leg measurements
23:10 — 4.2 Easing
26:52 — 5. Sewing a Sample
30:26 — 6. Alterations
37:04 — 7. Front Fly, Pockets & Waistband
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#patterndrafting #diyfashion #mensfashion
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[eleanorbarsic]

Boy that was the least intimidating and least confusing tutorial I've ever seen! You're a great teacher, thank you so much!

[Heterormorphic]

I'm a fashion design major who had somehow never had to learn how to sew pants and oh my god you have been the light in the darkness of my midterm. I tried 4 different drafting methods before I found this video and not only is it the first one I could make work, they fit almost perfectly the first time. Thank you so much!!!

[gareth]

this comes from someone who never sew something longer than 10 inches in his line. this dude learned all these, most likely in years from the 2d pages of a book (which is a challenge of its own), and lots of trial and error, experience... then he's willing to take the time and effort to record all that experience with all the camera setup, planning how to make the video, editing, graphic design, what to say, when to say it, writing etc FOR FREE! what a time to be alive! this is why i say, in this day and age, if you're a healthy person, you have no excuse to be an ignorant/arrogant. we have the world of knowledge in our palms. incredible, dude. you're amazing! i hope all your hard work pays off and you end being one of those youtubers with millions of subs.

[tearoses]

Just coming back here to say this: this is an amazing tutorial and draft. I drafted a pair of women’s trousers for myself, and I didn’t expect it to work out because I have quite the pair of hips. (Commercial patterns never turn out quite right on me)

I’ve been proven wrong, and after a few minor tweaks I will make these up in a proper fabric that isn’t a sheer bedsheet!

I’ve become quite jaded to the idea of never having pants that fit, but the pair I drafted off of this tutorial? Perfect! No weird wrinkles, digging, etc on the mock-up, and the crotch isn’t so high and tight that it’s trying to strangle me.

Thank you so much Corn!

[CCK-jdnc]

I’m 18, 6’5 and 165 pounds. you have no idea how hard it is to find pants! i’ve decided that i need to learn how to make my own pants! thanks for this video, I’m taking notes on it and I’ll watch your next video too!

[Nova.newlook]

That was the best and straightforward tutorial I've ever seen.
I'm from Iran and it helped me a lot to make patterns.

[tnguyen]

I just started learning to sew so i can make my own pants and I can not express how much i appreciate this video. And the time and effort you put into this. Thank you so much.

[sunhuizart]

I'm still new to the whole sewing thing so I haven't discovered too many youtubers, but so far this is the most detailed and well explained video on pattern drafting I've seen so far by a long shot.

All the others are just "add x amount of inches because that's how it's done, make this curve like this, because that's how it's done"
But you have actually gone through the effort to explain why these things are done and how they're relevant to the actual trousers.

Thank you for making this video, you are doing a great service to the world and I look forward to what you produce for the sewing tutorial if that's what you're making in the future

[alexjay]

This was incredibly helpful for someone like me who is just beginning his journey into sewing. I am a short kinda stocky/chubby guy (5'8, 38ish Waist) with large thighs so it's very difficult to find pants that fit properly and impossible if I want a "skinny"/tapered fit. Got tired of no clothing brands making a 26 or 27 inseam in my size so here I am. Your GORGEOUS face in the thumbnail brought me here, the solid info and care put into the video made me stay. Thanks!!! ❤️

[PauloHwandratsch]

Your teaching method is the best! I've been sewing for a couple years now, made some tshirts, button down shirts, minor adjustments on some pants and even a dress once. But pants always seemed nearly impossible, besides the two front and two back pieces, there is also the waistbands, pockets, and the front fly, never made sense in my head how to put all these together. There's just too many parts and too many calculations and details. I've searched a lot throughout YouTube, in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and even some Japanese sewing channels, and it was all very confusing, some were ok, but never gave me the feeling that I could do it, there was always something lacking. But man, your video is the best by far, you not only show how to make the patterns but also why they are made like that, and the part where you teaches how to make adjustments is totally on point, you made very clear every doubt that I had, and now I feel confident to finally take up on this challenge and sew my first pair of pants. Thank you very much and I hope to see much more of you in the future!

[sfco]

I've wanted to do this forever. I started sewing on Saturday (My wife bought me a waistcoat pattern to teach me with for my 30th b'day) - This will be my next project, if not maybe my second-next project (After a better waistcoat, once I've got the hang of it!)

Thank you for your clear instructions. It's clear you've thought through what you're trying to communicate, and that you understand exactly why you're doing things, as well as when why you're doing things doesn't -really- matter because it's a rule of thumb to protect us from over-information!

I can't wait to try this.

[olegeister]

just searched exactly for that video, stumbled across you, and you almost have exactly my sewing machine!

[mwilz]

Incredible Tutorial! I'm a complete beginner, never sew, got a machine, found this on here & thought let's give it a try. Just as a learning experience. And the sample actually fit 99%!! I actually used newspaper to make the drafts. It also took me about 10 hours to this point, but I love it! Thanks!

[Murzington]

This is probably the best pants drafting video on the internet. Thanks for sharing.

[PraveenKumar-gpyn]

Cornelius - I couldn’t thank you enough. I wish everyone who watches this appreciate how valuable this pattern cutting lesson is. I see people in the internet talking about buying pattern which I find it strange. But I understand why may be that’s the hardest part. Even the sewing lessons by others on YouTube on trousers aren’t helpful. Your videos are handsdown best. People go at lengths to explain crotch curve, crotch lengths etc in a dedicated video which gives us nightmare. You simply addressed the crotch issues by saying “let’s add some ease”. I owe you a ton. I have been making about a dozen of trousers since watching your videos. It’s hugely helpful

[lxrgnt]

a very detailed video for us beginners in sewing

[levanamcneillylittle]

I absolutely love that there is no fluff in your video! You make things so easy to understand! :)

[Abegley]

THIS IS THE BEST TUTRIAL ON YOUTUBE, THANK YOU!!!

[ZachLindgren]

Started sewing last week as I really wanted to make myself clothes. I’ve now completed my 3rd draft of pants and they’re the best fitting pants I’ve ever worn. About to start on my final piece with my good fabric. Thank you very much for the tutorial I’ve been watching all your vids😁

[صادقالدراجي-لو]

I am one of your followers from Iraq. I thank you very much because I learned a lot from you