A quick and easy tutorial to draft front pockets for your trousers. This is how I drafted the pockets for my camo Montauk Trousers.
hollywood trousers
my essential suitcase
What are your 10 essential sewing patterns? I’m calling them my Stranded in the City Suitcase, in honor of the long-lasting Desert Island Discs radio program in which the guests pick their essential music for a long stay on a desert island…
timeless vs. classic and how to develop your own style
What’s the difference between timeless and classic, and how can you keep your wardrobe up-to-date without chasing trends?
how to add texture and depth to your wardrobe
Liesl is talking about how you can add a lot of depth and texture to your wardrobe by styling the items you own and wear with layers.
how to add a pleat to the hollywood trousers
If you’ve been wanting to add a pleat to your Hollywood Trousers or Peckham Trousers, here is an easy tutorial from Liesl to help you do it.
core wardrobe: hollywood trousers
How do you build a core wardrobe? Liesl started hers with matching sweaters and Hollywood Trousers in a few of the colors she wears most.
look of the day
Today we’re looking at some street styles that you could replicate using our patterns.
how to narrow or widen a trouser leg
Ever wanted to narrow or widen the legs on your favorite trouser pattern? In this video tutorial, Liesl shows you how to do it.
runway inspiration: summer 2021
It’s time for another dose of runway inspiration. We’ve rounded up some styles and some ideas for riffing off them with Liesl + Co. patterns.
asmita’s hollywood trousers: getting the perfect fit
Who would have guessed that Asmita was intimidated before sewing up this pair of Hollywood Trousers? They certainly look like the work of a pro. She’s got all the details in today’s blog post.
sew + tell: maryam’s hollywood trousers (and shorts!)
Maryam had the clever idea to make a shorts suit using the Hollywood Trousers pattern for the bottoms. She liked them so much, she then made a full-length pair. Read on for details about the polished, sophisticated garments she ended up with.
holiday sewing for women
’Tis the season to be sewing! How about some holiday sewing for women? Here’s a round up of inspiration to get you in the holiday sewing mood.
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