Below is the complete video series for learning the Top Down Center Out method for fitting trousers and pants. These videos provide a comprehensive, step-by-step tutorial for how to use the method, as well as an explanation of the theory behind why the method works.
The Top Down Center Out method was created by Ruth Collins as a body-neutral approach to fitting, and it has revolutionized the way I think about how pants patterns work. If you’ve been struggling to get a trouser pattern to fit, or if you’re new to fitting, give this method a try.
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