Beginner: My First Pants, Tuesdays, June 23rd & 30th, 5:30pm-8:30pm

Instructor: Olivier Turgeon

Skill Level: Beginner, ages 15 and up

Class Length: 2 Sessions, 3 hours each session

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Are you new to sewing and/or want to learn how to make a pair of pants? If so, this class is for you. It’s time to level up your sewing with this project! Over two sessions, you’ll learn important garment sewing techniques and how to trace, cut out, change the length, and sew your very own pair of elastic-waist pants. These pants will be perfect for your summer adventures! 

This class is the great fit, if you want to get into garment sewing and feel a little intimidated! The relaxed fit and beginner skills you’ll learn make this a fun and enjoyable beginner project. 

Be prepared - purchase your supplies online or in person before class begins! Class supplies are available for purchase at Modern Domestic. Please note that our store hours are Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Class supplies cannot be purchased when our shop is closed. 

To purchase supplies in store, we recommend allowing at least 45 minutes to shop. Our store hours are Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. If purchasing materials online, purchase supplies at least two days in advance to allow for prepping. All class supplies purchased at Modern Domestic get a 10% discount - please inquire for the code. 

Supply List:

- Pattern: Pants no.1 by 100 Acts of Sewing

- Fabric: Midweight Woven, preferably Cotton or Cotton/Linen blend- see specific yardage requirements below* 

- 1 1/2 yards of 3/4″ wide no-roll elastic

- 1 spool Mettler Metrosene Thread to match fabric color 

- Swedish Tracing paper

*Yardage Requirements: XS – S: 2 3/8 yards; M – XL: 2 1/2 yards;  2X-5X: 2 3/4 yards. Make sure to pre-wash your fabric in advance of class. This prevents possible fabric shrinkage that could otherwise make your finished garment too small.

Skill Level: Beginner- You’ve taken a class or two and are starting to get comfortable with the basics. You know what a seam allowance is, you’ve sewn a little on your own, but you still need a little help with remembering how to thread the machine and wind a bobbin. These classes usually have little if any homework to complete outside of class time. The prerequisite for any Beginner class is a Sew Basics class, Learn to Sew class, or equivalent. This skill level is not for people who have never used a sewing machine before.

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