G&G Sewing Masterclass - Learn to Fit: Trousers Toile & Adjustments
Do you struggle with trousers that have gaping waistbands, tightness over the calf area, the crotch area too long or too short or even a hungry bum?! Maybe you have draglines you can’t interpret, or patterns that never seem to fit quite right?
This immersive one-day G&G Sewing Masterclass is designed to give you the clarity, skills, and confidence to fit a pair of trousers that truly works for your body. Using the well-loved Eve trousers from Merchant & Mills as your base, you’ll learn how to create and fit a toile, identify fit issues, and make personalised adjustments with expert guidance. You’ll leave with a fitted trouser toile and an adjusted pattern you can use for future projects.
With a maximum of just 6 students, you'll have plenty of room to take full advantage of the bright, airy studio and high cutting tables. Plus, there will be ample time for one-on-one support from Emma.
Friday 11th September 2026 10-5pm
Ready to take a deep dive into toile making and improving the fit of your trousres? Join us!
N.B. If time allows, you can cut out fabric for a final version of your trousers but this class focuses on customising the fit during the toile making process.
Please note: While a specific pattern is featured for this workshop, alternative patterns may be available. Our classes focus on developing sewing skills in a supportive, welcoming environment for everyone. If this applies to you, drop us an email: info@guthrie-ghani.co.uk
Do you struggle with trousers that have gaping waistbands, tightness over the calf area, the crotch area too long or too short or even a hungry bum?! Maybe you have draglines you can’t interpret, or patterns that never seem to fit quite right?
This immersive one-day G&G Sewing Masterclass is designed to give you the clarity, skills, and confidence to fit a pair of trousers that truly works for your body. Using the well-loved Eve trousers from Merchant & Mills as your base, you’ll learn how to create and fit a toile, identify fit issues, and make personalised adjustments with expert guidance. You’ll leave with a fitted trouser toile and an adjusted pattern you can use for future projects.
With a maximum of just 6 students, you'll have plenty of room to take full advantage of the bright, airy studio and high cutting tables. Plus, there will be ample time for one-on-one support from Emma.
Friday 11th September 2026 10-5pm
Ready to take a deep dive into toile making and improving the fit of your trousres? Join us!
N.B. If time allows, you can cut out fabric for a final version of your trousers but this class focuses on customising the fit during the toile making process.
Please note: While a specific pattern is featured for this workshop, alternative patterns may be available. Our classes focus on developing sewing skills in a supportive, welcoming environment for everyone. If this applies to you, drop us an email: info@guthrie-ghani.co.uk
Further Information
- How to prepare a trouser pattern for fitting using the Merchant & Mills Eve trousers
- How to cut and construct a toile (muslin)
- How to assess trouser fit and recognise common trouser fit issues
- Core pattern adjustments for better fit - these may include grading between sizes, full or flat bottom adjustment, full tummy adjustment, thin thigh adjustment, full calf adjustment (N.B. these may be group demonstrations depending on the needs of the group)
- How to transfer fitting changes to the paper pattern
- Tips on how to use the new pattern going forward
Level 4 - Intermediate Dressmaker - Please click here to read the description of this level to ensure it is suited to you
- Your own A0 copy of the Merchant & Mills Eve trousers
- Full use of sewing machines and sewing tools
- Calico fabric for making the toile(s)
- Patterntrace Swedish Tracing paper for making the toile(s)
- Dot and cross dressmakers pattern paper as needed throughout the workshop
- Tea/coffee and biscuits
- 10% off full priced fabrics and Patterntrace products purchased at g&g on the day of your course
Please bring a packed lunch or visit some of the lovely local cafes during your 30 minute lunch break.
For comfort during fittings, we recommend comfortable clothing and underwear, as you’ll be trying on toiles and may need to remove outer layers.
Emma Smith
Emma started sewing as a young girl using scraps from her mum’s dressmaking to makes dolls clothes.
She developed that love through needlework class at school, and fashion and textiles courses at college and University, after which she spent time working in the garment making industry.
She now works as a freelance sewing tutor and loves sharing her passion with others, as well as finding time to sew most of her own clothes – she has the motto “if I can make it I can’t buy it”!
On the rare occasions she’s outside of the sewing room Emma endeavours to stay fit and healthy by running and training in a local gym.