How to Sew Men's Dress Slacks

Dress slacks can be worn in a many situations. For example, you can pair it with a polo shirt for a business casual look, or wear a button down shirt and tie for formal events. However you choose to wear them, you need the right fit. Follow these steps.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Sewing machine
• Straight pins
• Fabric and matching thread
• Buttons and zipper
• Pattern
• Scissors
• Iron and board

1. Pick out a pants pattern that suits the look you are after. Be sure to check that the pattern is in your size range.

2. Using the pattern guidelines, choose a fabric. Purchase any extras needed, such as zippers, buttons or clasps.

3. Cut the pattern for the size you need. Press the pattern with a low-temperature iron. This will smooth out kinks in the pattern.

4. Pin the pattern to your fabric, and make sure to follow pattern guidelines.

5. Sew the fabric pieces, always following the pattern directions.

Tips & Warnings

• You are working with dangerous machinery and sharp tools so use care.