Beginner Garment - Pants Class!

We will use Sonya Phillips, 100 Acts of Sewing – Pants No. 1 or Pants No. 2 patterns. (included with the class! Let us know which one you want BEFORE class!)

*You get a 15% class discount at All Brands Sewing Center for any supplies bought for class!*

These patterns are GREAT! Made with just 2 pieces! Fun and Fast.
- Pants No. 1 is an elastic-waist pair of full length or cropped pants
with a relaxed fit. Ready for a day at the beach.
- Pants No. 2 is an elastic-waist pair of leggings and will become a
layering or lounging staple. Don’t fear the knit! If you like leggings
give this pattern a go!

This is the 2nd class in a garment series –
all are beginner level and each can be taken separately!
Keep your eye out for the summer dress class next month!

SUPPLY LIST
Must Haves:
1. Fabric: See patterns for sizes and yardage
Recommended:
Woven – woven quilting cotton or light weight canvas
Knit–cotton with spandex/elastane blend with 4 way stretch
In the pattern there is a visual guide on how to select for stretch

2. Pattern Sonya Phillips, 100 Acts of Sewing – Pants No. 1 or 2 (included with the class).
3. elastic - 1 1/2 – 2 yds of 3⁄4 to 1 1⁄4 inch width (non-roll)
4. Thread 100% Polyester
5. Needles for your sewing machine
For Woven/Cotton Fabric: size 70/10 (or 80/12) 'universal'
depends on fabric weight
For Knit Fabric: size 70/10 knit/stretch (ball point)
6. Seam gage, measuring tape, seam ripper, fabric scissors, rotary cutter
7. Sewing pins – for knits you must have KNIT pins
8. Pencil and Sharpie (med/fine tip)
9. Scissors for paper

OPTIONAL nice to have:
- Heat/friction erasable pen – click type is the most convenient
- Thread snips (I use Gypsy brand)
- Stiletto – I love this tool!

Skills you will gain:
• Garment sewing hacks and how to’s
• How to read, cut and alter sewing patterns
• Creating a pattern that fits for your body style`
• Foundation skills –
o fabric selections
o hemming, seaming and seam finishes
o Inserting elastic
o Optional skills on woven fabric: Leg vents, Hem banding or pockets

BEFORE CLASS:
Woven fabric: wash and lightly press (if needed)
Knit fabric: wash
*Have your sewing machine in good working order – bring it, and:
- Have it threaded with a brand new needle and have matching bobbin and top thread
- Your machine manual, power cord, extra bobbins and available feet!

NOTE:
The Pants No. 1 (woven) pattern has a lot of room.
I wear an 8 size pant and I did an XX small! Depends on how you like your fit!
For Pants No. 2 (knit) I made a medium. Next time I will do a small with a medium calf size.
We will base your garment off your waist/hip measurements – so it will be just right for you & how you want to
wear the pants!