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!
Skill Level: | Beginner |
Skill Details: | |
Instructor: | Jackie Johnson |
Instructor Bio: | I love sewing clothes, to have an individualized garment with the materials of my choice! Over 50 years of sewing experience (clothes, quilts, costumes, bags, accessories). Text or call me for questions: 202-321-9036 Please remember – no perfumes. Thanks |
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