Make Pants that FIT from Scratch - Trouser Block Tutorial | LYDIA NAOMI

If you want to make all types of pants this summer its helpful to create a basic pattern foundation (Pant/Trouser Block) that fits YOUR unique body shape perfectly! I am taking you through the trouser block creation, your ticket to all kinds of styles of diy pants.

I hope you enjoy!

0:00 Intro
0:55 How to Measure your Body for Pants
2:28 How to Build the Pant Block
3:29 Dart Intake
4:22 Crotch Curve Guides
4:53 Finishing Darts and Waistline
5:26 Establishing the Grainline (also known as Creaseline)
5:41 Hem Width, Inseam and Outseam
6:20 Compare your crotch length with the block crotch length
6:43 Sample 1 + Adjustments
8:17 Constructing Your Fabric Sample
9:42 Sample 2 + Adjustments
11:07 Walk the Pant Pattern
12:31 Sample 3 and Final Comments

[ml_haskell]

THANK YOU!!! I've never seen this drafting business. For forty years, I've hacked away at a Kenmore machine that belonged to my mother, and I had no idea that there is a way to do this that is simple, elegant, and logical. What's more amazing is that I will be able to do it using stuff I already have: tissue paper from CVS, a bedsheet retrieved from my donate pile, a tape measure, and a good pair of scissors. I had to look up 'balancing' a pattern--also brilliant! It explains why I looked like such a ragamuffin in the 80s, and not so much like Madonna or Cyndi Lauper. My plans now include making a SHARP pair of britches! Brava!

[rollergirl]

This process requires an enormous amount of patience and dedication. Thank you for sharing your journey towards “Fit-Ness”. It was much more complex compared to other tutorials I’ve watched because it included your evaluation of the fit on camera and the discussion of your findings. This aspect is extremely helpful to viewers because it explains each area that does not fit properly and the reasons why the fit is “off”. I found this very helpful. Without this portion of the video, we are left with a pattern block that theoretically looks great on paper but fails once executed evidenced by analyzing where the fit falls short. In other videos viewers assume that after the block is complete on paper, the fit must be perfect. I think showing the pants sewn and modelled is just as important as taking measurements and translating them into a block. This video was technically well done. The verbal description of the entire process was equally well done. I will definitely attempt to make a pants pattern block using this video as my guide. Thanks again for a very thorough tutorial which was informative as well as enjoyable. Bravo!

[lotter]

THANK YOU! My pants came out perfect after the 1st alteration. Your tip on the crotch length has been the key to many happy pants!

[LydiaNaomi]

CROTCH EXTENSION CLARIFICATION:
The front extension is 1/16 of your entire hip girth. So if your hip is 40, divide 40 by 16 and that is how much your have to add for the front crotch extension.
The back extension is 1/8 of your entire hip girth so, again, if your full hip girth is 40, divide 40 by 8 and that is your back crotch extension.
It is correct in the video if you ignore the additional note I put on the screen in orange letters.
Just remember that we are working with one side of the front hip and one side of the back hip, and for the front extension you would find a 1/4 of the front width of your draft and add that as the extension. For the back you would find 1/2 of the front width of your draft and add that as the back extension. Its the same thing as above just may be more confusing to some.

[Jadorelainie]

This is so educational, if my brain wasn't so rejecting of math and measurements it'll be a lot easier hahaha. But thank you for these because they are so rewarding.

[mrgarner]

Thank you for the 'Real' drafting and adjusting... and the 'why's'.
Well done! Nice fit.

[gloriac.]

dang how did you know I was looking for pant block tutorials o:

thanks girl!

[Hannah-lubd]

I can't believe this tutorial exists. THANK

[kimberly]

I appreciate this video so much. I followed this and the block came out perfectly first go. Thank you for sharing this info.

I've tried many attempts at many different methods to make a personal pants block and gave up. Im on holidays and was motivated to try it again. I followed this tutorial and, for the first time, had great success. Thanks.

[AlisonBoncha]

Thank you for walking through the process! It looks like you also digitize your pant block so you can print it out...walking through that process would also be amazing! 🤩

[moniquemcgrath]

0:48 omg lol bless.. thank you for the energy!

[Neko-gmzp]

Thank you so much for this video. For some reason I struggle with understanding the trouser patterns and no one explains it well enough for complete beginners so this was helpful!

[glitzyeyezz]

I followed your video and got a fit that is 90% accurate. Thanks to you. My brain went 🤪 for a while and then came back to life for the rest of the video 😅 Thankfully I noticed the extension comment and corrected.

[melissagibbs]

Very clear tutorial, I will have to watch a few times to make sure I get the tricks that you've shown, as it takes me a while to grasp things like this. Thank you x

[jacindahernandez]

Loved this!! I would love a tutorial on how to make your patterns digital! I never learned this in my apparel design program so that would be so helpful!

[remainschloe]

Yes! Detailed display of measuring. That part always do me wrong. 😂 Thank you thank you!

[sopranoxpiano]

Wow this is amazing!! I feel like I might actually adventure into a custom pant like this now! 🤗

[sklee]

I like the way you explained and fit it afterwards. Easy to understand. Love to see the continuation of the final pattern.

[kathrynletchford]

Thank you for doing time stamps. It helps alot. 😊

[sandrataylor]

Your instructions were very clear. Good tutorial! Thank you!!!