Men's trousers are an item of clothing that today you can not only buy, but also make yourself, using proven work patterns. What measurements are needed to construct the most beautiful classic and sports pair, how to cut trousers in a proven way? About this and more below.
What measurements are needed?
To make a pattern for men's trousers, you need to measure the waist, hips, shin, height and length of the garment, as well as the length to the knees. Depending on the style of clothing, you may need to measure the height and width of future pockets. It is best to take measurements from old items, since measuring the necessary parameters from a living person can be problematic for a novice needlewoman, as well as sewing according to them later.
Construction of the pattern
The pattern for men's trousers or wide harem pants is constructed taking into account the measurements obtained, namely the height of the legs, the width of the hips and other data. As a rule, a drawing for a classic model can always be downloaded in the public domain or made based on an old item.
Please note! The downloaded design can be modernized, depending on the style, length, width, side cut configuration or with the help of other techniques. It can later become the basis for other trouser products.
Pattern details
The entire pattern of men's trousers, which is made up of a clearly drawn drawing, will consist of the front and back trouser halves, a patch, side and step cuts. Today, there is a master class for each detail. It is interesting to note that it will be easier to make each detail of the trouser pattern if you rip apart the old model and create a new one based on it.
Layout plan
It is worth noting that it will be very easy to get confused in ready-made patterns, especially for a novice needlewoman, and therefore sewing should begin with the main parts, and then lay additional ones in the remaining gaps. At the same time, when laying out the fabric, you need to leave space for seam allowances.
Please note! Then you should definitely check that the direction of the grain line matches the grain line on the fabric. Then fix each part of the piece with a pin.
How to sew
Sewing men's trousers includes creating patterns and cutting them from the general fabric, then carrying out wet-heat treatment of the back and front of the trousers, processing pockets with a fastener, stitching the crotch and side trouser cuts with stitching the middle ones and preparing the belt. At the end, the top and bottom of the trousers are processed with final finishing. It is worth noting that before stitching all the details, the products are tried on.
If necessary, the trouser width at the waist, hips, knees and bottom, as well as the trouser length and depth of the seat line are adjusted. Also, if necessary, the correct position of the ironing line with darts and depth, the location of the pockets with the belt are adjusted. After the first fitting, it is necessary to build it so that the two halves have the same height and are equal to each other. Then iron them.
Please note! An important step will be to stitch the darts along the marked lines and sizes on the front and back of the trouser halves and to process all elements by ironing the working allowances and ironing the middle cuts.
Pattern of sports pants
As in the case of classic trousers, men's sweatpants, the pattern for them can be made according to the same principle. First, a drawing is created according to Müller, based on the calculated measurement data, then fabric pieces are created according to it in natural and full size. After that, they are sewn together. Instead of a regular belt, an elastic band is used. In some models, it is laid on the sides and along the hips. Of course, unlike classic models, stretchable and easy-to-wash fabric is used. Also, fittings in the form of fasteners are not inserted. This is the difference.
Model selection
It is not difficult to choose a sports model. It is important that all existing patterns of men's pants with elastic are already available, so it is not difficult to make them using ready-made lessons. For this, you can also connect the schemes from tutorials, where they teach how to cut products and make them according to the fit. Just as in the case of a classic item, you can cut out old sweatpants to create new ones. This way, there is a better chance that they will fit your figure clearly, without squeezing or pulling in your hips and knees.
Please note! This will be especially helpful for beginning craftsmen who are just learning to cut out various products with their own hands using clear instructions.
Materials and tools
The materials for sweatpants will require the fabric itself, an elastic band for the inner insert, and possibly a decorative ribbon that will run along the sides of the legs. The tools you will need are a needle, a skein of thread, and a sewing machine. You may need floss or ready-made transfer patterns to create a brand inscription for decoration. However, as a rule, the men's model is not decorated with anything, especially if we are talking about creating a tracksuit. Some canvases are created from fabric scraps and formed in a patchwork style, so different textile canvases may be required from the materials.
Step by step pattern
The pattern of men's breeches or cargo pants is formed in accordance with what is indicated in the tutorial or a special video lesson. Just like in the case of jeans, you need to create the main and additional parts for the pants. But, ideal side and step cuts may not be required. It is important when creating a drawing for which the textile fabric will be formed, to take into account allowances, but not more than 0.5 centimeters, since we are talking about the formation of a sports product that should not just hang on its owner, but slightly tighten his legs and figure with the help of a special elastic band.
Opening
Cutting the material is no less serious and complicated a step than creating a pattern, since you can create a drawing of the required size, but cut the material so that the finished product is either narrowed or widened, and you will have to redo everything again or abandon the idea. Cutting should take place on a flat surface. First, the fabric should be ironed on both sides to avoid curls, due to which the calculations will be incorrect. At the same time, it is necessary to leave a half-centimeter allowance for seams and possible poor-quality cutting.
Please note! To avoid spoiling the appearance, it is best to mark with a piece of soap or easily erasable chalk.
Sewing stages
The stages of sewing a sports item or a whole suit are the same as in the case of regular men's trousers. First, a design is selected and a drawing is created, and then patterns are formed, which are sewn together in the correct order. After this, threads and other unnecessary parts are cut off, and turning is done. Before sewing all the parts, the first fitting is done. It will allow you to correct possible mistakes of a novice craftsman and make changes to the figure.
It is better to sew in accordance with the old product, that is, with the patterns of a similar model. After sewing the legs, you must make sure that they are at the same height. Otherwise, you will have to redo everything again, finish the model and turn it into shorts, or even go to a studio for professional adjustments.
What is the difference between men's and women's trousers patterns?
The pattern of men's trousers differs from women's in that the men's model has special details in the form of space near the groin. In addition, such items are wider and have a smaller waist.
Please note! The difference also often lies in the fact that men's models contain wider pockets, and they have a reserved, strict look, not decorated with anything. They are sewn on denser fabrics and are complemented by denser inserts between the legs.
In general, without resorting to the services of a studio, you can make men's trousers yourself by taking a couple of simple measurements with a centimeter. Today, many patterns and proven schemes for working with thick classic and sports fabric are given, so sewing a product with your own hands is not as difficult as it may seem. The pattern of sports pants or trousers differs from women's in that there is more free space around the crotch. As a rule, the silhouette of a men's pair is more spacious and slimmer, due to the absence of protruding hips in men.
