Many people start sewing to get clothing that reflects their personal style and that fits better than off-the-rack. This class will cover the info you need to know to measure yourself correctly, pick the right pattern size, make common fit adjustments and construct a garment. Working with either a pants pattern or a skirt pattern (both are gender / size inclusive) you’ll learn about ease, fabric choices, notches, lengthening & shortening, cutting between sizes, sewing & finishing a seam, elastic insertion and hemming. The first class will cover sizing, pattern adjustments & fabric recommendations – bring your supplies to the second class. If you have tried sewing before but were frustrated by the process, this class is for you!
The patterns for this class have been designed for beginners - both styles feature a flat front waistband and an elastic back waistband. The pants can be made with a slim or wide leg, and the skirt can be long or short. Most importantly, both of our patterns have POCKETS!
Instructor: Shaerie Mead
Skill level: beginner - you have taken any sewing machine intro class or are able to set up a machine and adjust basic stitches - but if it’s been a while we'll get you sorted. This is a great second project class.
Supply List
Basic Sewing Toolkit (fabric shears, ruler, straight pins, seam ripper, tailors chalk) - bring your own or use ours!
Every Day Pants OR Pocket Skirt pattern by Shaerie Mead Patterns - PDF and printed pattern included in class price - must choose style at checkout
Fabric – don’t purchase until after first class! We’ll talk about what kinds work best.
For Pants: 3 – 4 yards of mid-weight woven fabric depending on size
For Skirt: 2 – 3 yards of mid-weight woven fabric depending on size
Notions for both:
Woven fusible interfacing, 20”: ¼ - ½ yard
1 ½” wide elastic: 1 – 1 ½ yards
matching thread
For the second class: your working machine or rent one of ours
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Please keep in mind our class policies listed below:
-We must receive notice at least 48 hours before a class for a refund or store credit. No refund or credit will be possible with less than 48 hours notice.
-Classes are for ages 14+ unless specified in the class description.
-Class supplies can be purchased at a 10% discount, just notify us during checkout or use the code CLASSSUPPLY10 for online orders (please only order class supplies with the code). We are happy to help in selecting the best materials to suit your project!
-Classes may require the use of tools and equipment that are sharp, hot, or otherwise carry risk of injury. Classes will cover the safest operation of tools, but students accept the inherent risk of taking part in handcraft classes.