Intro to Garment Sewing: Free Range Slacks

If you want to learn to sew from a pattern, gain an understanding of garment construction, and begin sewing your own clothes, this is the workshop for you!

In this intensive workshop, you'll sew a super-cute pair of Free Range Slacks , custom made to fit your body. These slacks feature an elastic waist (a must for pants these days, amirite?), front pockets, and either a tapered or wide leg-- you choose! You'll leave this class with the skills and confidence to tackle more garment sewing on your own. 

You'll learn how to:

• Measure the body accurately to create a perfect fit
• Work from a commercial pattern, including size selection, deciphering instructions, cutting from tissue paper pattern pieces, and more
• Understand garment sewing basics such as proper fabric prep, pinning, cutting, ironing and trouble shooting
• Become familiar with sewing jargon commonly found in commercial patterns
• Cut fabric and assemble a garment the right way
• Sew a hem, wide elastic waistband, front slash pockets, a tapered or straight leg (you choose!)

Please note: 

Depending on sewing speed, we may not be able to construct the back pocket during class, but you'll be well-prepared to do so on your own!

The pattern is available in two size ranges: 00-20 and Curvy Fit 18-34. Please determine the size range that best suits you. When you register, please leave a note indicating your decision so we can reserve the correct pattern for you. Feel free to contact us at [email protected] with any questions!

Skill requirements:

• This is a beginner garment sewing workshop; you do not need to have any experience sewing clothing, but you must have basic machine-sewing skills.
• Our Sewing 101 class (or equivalent) is a prerequisite for this class.

Materials

• Materials needed for class are available to be purchased at our shop at a 10% student discount. The pattern and materials are not included in registration fee.
• For the pants you will need:
• Free Range Slacks pattern
• 2-5 yards (depending on size and fabric width.) of light or medium weight woven fabric like Canvas, Denim, Linen blends, or a Quilting Cotton See size charts in the class posting to determine yardage needed-- please be sure to check your measurements! Note that sewing pattern sizes are not comparable to off the rack. When you're choosing fabric, be aware that lighter fabrics can be somewhat shear. Choose accordingly.
• 1.5" Elastic (enough for your waist size plus 1/2")
• A spool of matching all-purpose sewing thread