MPWM

Open Studio Patterns Shop Pants

Open invitation to the next official installment of MPWM, the Open Studio Patterns Shop Pant.

I’ve never made pants before, what is involved?

Check out this post for a detailed summary of all the steps involved.

Timetable

SESSION 1 Kick Off weekend September 13th and 14th Setting up for successful fitting

SESSION 2 weekend September 20th and 21st Prepare the pattern for fitting

SESSION 3 weekend September 27th and 28th Making fit decisions

SESSION 4 weekend October 4th and 5th Checking fit decisions

SESSION 5 weekend October 11th and 12th Adjusting the flat pattern following fitting

SESSION 6 weekend October 25rd and 24th Cutting the fashion fabric

SESSION 7 weekend November 8th and 9th Project check-in

SESSION 8 weekend November 22nd and 23rd Analysis of garment wearing experience

What do I need to do to get ready?

Purchase and print the pattern¹. Check out this post for a discussion about equipment and supplies.

If you have recently acquired a sewing machine, congratulations and please become familiar with machine operation and practice sewing with a consistent seam allowance. I recommend the Merchant and Mills book Elementary Sewing Skills or the free Arkdefo course for visual learners.

Project Planning

I will post supporting material on Substack for to each project stage.

Paid subscribers can post questions and comments whether or not they are joining in. Note however that Substack does not currently allow photo posting in the comments section.

Paid subscribers will also:

1. Be able to access the live zoom chat.

2. Have personal email help/support.

3. Downloadable worksheets and other freebies.

Questions:

I am not a paid subscriber, how can I get personal help with pants fitting?

Post a photo on Instagram or Threadloop. Include your hip measurement, the size you selected and any modifications you may have made to the pattern (a photo of the pattern pieces is also recommended). Tag me (@ithacamaven) and I will respond to your post. Your account must be public.

Will the live zoom be recorded?

No, because people may be showing themselves in toiles. If we discuss a topic that would be appreciated by a wider group I will write up a summary of the discussion.

I live in the Southern Hemisphere/Different time zone to you, will the zoom sessions take place at reasonable times for me to join?

The zoom sessions will alternate with timing to cover major Global time zones. The timing is flexible and if it transpires that there is a preferred alternate time or a need for additional options we will change this.

Will this Make-Along teach me the TDCO method?

The MPWM will focus on the aspects of TDCO relevant to this particular pattern, the Shop Pant. The goal is to make the Shop Pants and wear them. Fitting is important, and also only one part of Making.

I am not interested in the style of the Make-Along project, can I substitute another pattern?

Of course, but note that this Make-Along is for people making the Shop Pants. I would like to focus solely on fitting and making this pattern for the period of the Make-Along. The #MPWM series will be making other styles of pants stay tuned, there is a vast world of pant and trouser design for us to sample!