01/06/2026
Imagine pulling on a pair of trousers on a warm summer morning and thinking: yes. These are the ones.
Not the ones you bought because they were close enough or the ones you keep meaning to alter. A pair you made yourself, in fabric you chose, cut and sewn to fit your body.
That's what the two-day Summer Trousers workshop is all about.
Over two relaxed days in the studio, you'll make a pair of summer trousers from scratch. Comfortable, everyday trousers with an elastic or drawstring waist, gentle shaping through the leg, and optional pockets. The kind of thing you reach for again and again through the warmer months.
You'll work from either the Nell or Portia trouser pattern, or you're welcome to bring your own summer trouser pattern if you have one you've been wanting to try. Both are beautifully wearable designs, relaxed in feel but thoughtfully shaped so they sit well on a real body.
The skills you'll pick up along the way are genuinely useful ones. You'll learn how to lay out and cut fabric with confidence, how to sew cut-away and patch pockets, how to put together a half-elastic waistband, and how to finish hems neatly with a turn-up. These aren't the most technically complex trousers you could ever make, but that's rather the point. You'll come away understanding how trousers are constructed, what makes them fit well, and how to adjust them for your shape, and you'll have a gorgeous finished pair to show for it.
This workshop is open to all levels. If you've used a sewing machine before and want to try garment making, this is a lovely place to start.
Tea, coffee and cake are on me, machines are provided, you just need to bring your fabric and yourself 😁
📅 Thursday 27th and Friday 28th August, Evesham
Book your place here: https://theclothcutter.co.uk/products/summer-trousers-to-fit-you?start=2026-08-01T00:00&select=2026-08-27T10:00
