Garment Construction – Palazzo Pants

ONLY SUITABLE FOR LEARNERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE PATTERN DRAFTING - TROUSER BLOCK COURSE
AGE 18+ WOMEN ONLY - 8 hours class

This lesson introduces learners to adapting a basic trouser block to create palazzo pants, a wide-leg trouser style known for its fluid silhouette and comfort.  Learners will explore how to manipulate pattern pieces by increasing leg width, adjusting hem and waist shaping, and maintaining balance and proportion.  The lesson also covers fabric selection, grainline considerations, and construction techniques specific to wide-leg trousers.  By the end of the lesson, learners will produce a palazzo pants pattern and construct a finished garment using correct sewing and finishing methods.

Key Learning
  • Identify the key design features of palazzo pants and distinguish them from basic straight-leg trousers
  • Adapt a basic trouser block to create a palazzo pants pattern by widening the leg evenly while maintaining correct fit at the waist and hips
  • Apply correct pattern manipulation techniques, including slash-and-spread, grainline control, and hem adjustment
  • Lay out, cut, and assemble palazzo pants accurately using the adapted pattern
  • Construct palazzo pants using correct sewing order, including side zipper waist finishing, and hem techniques
  • Evaluate the finished garment for fit, balance, and overall appearance, making adjustments where necessary
You will need to bring

Please do not bring heavy, stretchy or silky fabric.

  • Your trouser block patterns
  • Your appropriate choice of pattern drafting paper
  • 2.5m (approx 144 cm/55" wide) cotton lawn fabric
  • 1m fusible interfacing
  • Matching colour sewing thread
  • 23cm (9") Invisible/Concealed zip (not a standard zip)

Tools and equipment will be provided; we cannot accommodate using your sewing machine.

Tea and coffee will be provided; we recommend bringing lunch, or you can visit one of the local cafes/shops.

Location

91 Ayres Road, Manchester, M16 7GS