This class will cover all the basic steps of garment sewing while you make these cute baby pants. They are simple to sew, but with heirloom quality finishing details! You'll learn the basics of working from a commercial pattern and how to cut fabric accurately, along with details like french seams, sewing curved lines, and inserting an elastic waistband.

Instructor: Shaerie Mead

Materials:

The Wiksten Harem Pants pattern

Lightweight woven fabric

Matching thread

3/4" elastic

Paper scissors

Tracing paper or fabric such as Pattern Ease

Equipment Needed: sewing machine with straight stitch and zig-zag options, iron, ironing board.

Basic Sewing Kit: sharp fabric shears, 2 x 18” clear ruler, tape measure, glass head pins, tailor’s chalk or other fabric marking tool, seam ripper