Pants for Real People

Overview

DVD tutorials teach sewing basics and fabulous fits

Providing helpful commentary for creating stylish pants, this informative guide illustrates how to sew great pants that flatter any fit. The tips and techniques within this useful reference include how to prepare and cut fabric, mark darts, sew zippers, pin-fit the fabric, press seams, and attach different styles of waistbands. Also covered are details such as side seam and trouser pockets, fly-front zipper, pleats, belt loops, and an invisible hem. A must-see for any fashion designer or fashionable sewer, this DVD is an essential resource for sewing techniques.

Author Biography

Marta Alto is a teacher, writer, and researcher at Palmer/Pletsch and the coauthor of The Serger Idea Book and Sewing Ultrasuede. Pati Palmer is the CEO of Palmer/Pletsch Publishing and a designer and consultant for the McCall Pattern Company. She is the coauthor of Sewing with Sergers. Alto and Palmer are the coauthors of Fit for Real People and Jackets for Real People. They both live in Portland, Oregon.