The Free Range Slacks by Sew House Seven are a great skill-building second project for a confident beginner sewer! Choose from a tapered leg version or a straight leg - both have a high rise, an elastic waist and plenty of pockets. This three session class will cover sizing, length adjustments, pockets, hems, facings and three different kinds of seams: standard, flat fell and French. Ooh la la!

For the first class, you’ll need your sewing machine set up, your paper pattern and some scrap fabric that has a clear right side / wrong side for seam practice. You can get your pants fabric after the first class if you have questions. Get ready for these slacks becoming your go-to garment for the fall!

- Three 3 hour live sessions, plus homework.

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

Supply List

Free Range Slacks by Sew House Seven paper pattern

Clear tape & extra paper

Paper scissors

Bottom weight fabric in the yardage for your size, not too heavy:

(can be purchased after the first class if you have sizing questions)

Cotton / linen canvas, linen, cotton twill, rayon / linen blends, light to mid-weigh denim are good choices

1 1/2” elastic (3/4 - 1 1/4 yards, depending on waist meas. & needed for 3rd class)

Matching thread

A new 90/14 machine needle

washable chalk pencil or washable marking tool of your choice

bodkin

Basic Sewing Kit: sharp fabric shears, 2 x 18” clear ruler, tape measure, glass head pins, seam gauge, seam ripper.

Skills learned: sizing, lengthen/shorten pattern, pinning & cutting, sewing & finishing seams, topstitching, understitching, hems, inserting elastic.