Trouser Front (Part 4 of 4) - Waistband

The waistband is interlined for extra support. Stablise the pants waistline by stitching down any pocket bags or zip fly.

Press the waistband seam allowances first for easy application. The narrower half of the waistband is attached to the FRONT of the waistline, stitched in the ditch and turned over. The wider half of the waistband is now on the wrong side of the garment and stitched in place from the front of the garment, (understitched).

Remember that the seam allowances on the width of the waistband should overhang the waist opening.

Don’t forget to top press for a professional finish.

Credits
Producing/Demonstrating: Claudette Davis-Bonnick
Filming: Nick Sargent
Editing: Nick Sargent Stills: Nick Sargent, Junior Bonnick
Thanks to: Oliver Furlong, Media Services, CLIP CETL "Making a Difference" funding at the London College of Fashion

Trouser Front (Part 3 of 4) - Fly Front Construction

The fly is developed for ladies wear – right over left. Reverse all the instructions for mens wear or unisex which is left over right. This construction is typical for jeans and menswear.

For this method the zip is applied before the crotch seam or the side seam is stitched. Top press each stage to maintain a professional finish.

Credits
Producing/Demonstrating: Claudette Davis-Bonnick
Filming: Nick Sargent
Editing: Nick Sargent Stills: Nick Sargent, Junior Bonnick
Thanks to: Oliver Furlong, Media Services, CLIP CETL "Making a Difference" funding at the London College of Fashion

Trouser Front (Part 2 of 4) - Pocket Construction

This pocket is typical of the jean pocket or menswear pockets. This pocket can also be used for skirts.

Understitching is used to complete the pocket mouth with a rolled edge. Stitch from the FRONT of the pocket mouth, then clip the curve before pressing.

Complete each sections by pressing before applying another piece of cloth.

Credits
Producing/Demonstrating: Claudette Davis-Bonnick
Filming: Nick Sargent
Editing: Nick Sargent Stills: Nick Sargent, Junior Bonnick
Thanks to: Oliver Furlong, Media Services, CLIP CETL "Making a Difference" funding at the London College of Fashion

Trouser Front (Part 1 of 4) - Preparation

The trouser video is in four sections to facilitate quick access for:-

1. Preparation
2. Pocket Construction
3. Fly Front Construction
4. Waistband Construction 

1. Component Preparation This video show the preparation of all the components used to construct a trouser with a side integral pocket. The pattern is developed in a manner to reduce the the bulk whilst ensuring that only the self fabric (same fabric as the trouser front)is visible when worn. Alternative combinations of developing the pocket may also be employed.

2. Pocket Preparation This pocket is typical of the jean pocket or menswear pockets. This pocket can also be used for skirts. Cut and interline and overlock as indicated.

3. Fly Front Preparation For this particular method of construction you are recommended to first overlock the areas indicated. The fly is developed for ladies wear – right over left. Reverse all the instructions for mens wear or unisex which is left over right.

4. Waistband Preparation The waistband is interlined for extra support. Follow the pressing preparation for a professional finish. You are now ready to begin the construction of the garment.

Credits
Producing/Demonstrating: Claudette Davis-Bonnick
Filming: Nick Sargent
Editing: Nick Sargent Stills: Nick Sargent, Junior Bonnick
Thanks to: Oliver Furlong, Media Services, CLIP CETL "Making a Difference" funding at the London College of Fashion