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title: "Titan: FreeSewing's Titan Trouser Block"
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sidebar_label: Titan Trouser Block
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---
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<DesignInfo design="titan" />
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:::Warning Titan is a block, not a pattern
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A block is a basic shape on which other patterns are based. They are sometimes
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also called slopers, although purists will argue that a block and a sloper are
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different things.
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Blocks are typically not made as-is but rather serve as a basis for other
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patterns.
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:::
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## Designer Notes {#notes}
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I am very happy Titan exists because making a trouser block that works for a
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variety of bodies is no simple task.
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I had started on this a couple of times on my own, but for various reasons was
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never happy and abandoned the effort more than once.
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But when I teamed up with Debra Bean, we were able to finally get the job done
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and Titan is now FreeSewing's foundational trouser block.
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I'd like to thank Deb for her patient collaboration and valuable input.
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Without it, I might have never finished this task.
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joost
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## What You Need {#needs}
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To make Titan, you will need the following:
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- Basic sewing supplies
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- About 1.5 meters (1.7 yards) of suitable fabric (see [Fabric
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Options](#fabric)
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## Fabric Options {#fabric}
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If you are making a default Titan to see how it fits we recommend a fabric such
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as **Calico (Muslin)** or a cheaper fabric that matches the drape and stretch
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of the fabric you intend to make a finalised version of Titan with.
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You can use scraps of fabrics from your stash so don't worry about buying
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fabric specifically for Titan.
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## Cutting Instructions {#cutting}
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**Main fabric**
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- Cut **2 front** parts with _good sides together_
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- Cut **2 back** parts with _good sides together_
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These cutting instructions are just for the default Titan block. Adjust your
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cutting accordingly if you have/are making changes to the block.
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