Perfecting Your Pants, Part 2: Zippers, Pockets, and More!

In Perfecting Your Pants, Part 2: Zippers, Pockets, and More!, Rae Cumbie – sewing expert and educator – shows you some possibilities for zipper placement in pants that compliment your lifestyle and body. Learn how to adjust a basic pant pattern to include the zipper placement and pockets you want.

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Run Time: 00:52:34

You’ll love this sewing video if you:

  • Are interested in personalizing your basic pant pattern with your preferred zipper opening
  • Are interested in adding flattering pockets to your basic pants

In Perfecting Your Pants, Part 2: Zippers, Pockets, and More!, you’ll learn how to:

  • Choose the correct type of zipper for various types of pants
  • Place zippers on pants appropriately
  • Trace off a pattern onto pattern paper
  • Adjust pants patterns to accommodate three different types of pockets

About the Expert:

Rae Cumbie has been creating clothing for women and children in her home-based studio for over 20 years. Her custom gowns for weddings and special occasions have earned her a place as one of Baltimore’s most sought-after dressmakers, and the title of Baltimore’s Best Tailor by Baltimore Magazine in 2005. She also creates custom artful wearables and limited-edition jackets that have been shown at galleries and craft shows. Rae is the National President of The Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (formally PACC) and a founding member and past president of the Baltimore Chapter of the organization. In 2011 Rae and Caroline Emerson established Tabula Rasa Patterns LLC and the Fit For Art™ pattern line. Rae serves as the company’s Creative Director. In addition, Rae is a contributor to Threads magazine and Sew News magazine.

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Video Includes

  • 1 Lesson