Make Magic in a weekend! The Magic Pants are uniquely designed trousers with polished style and hidden comfort. We'll learn basic pants construction as well as installing the concealed elastic waistband, pocket bags, and strap hardware. Students should have some experience sewing from a pattern. Students should cut their fabric in advance of the class.

Instructor: Ann Tilley

Materials:

Pattern for the Magic Pants from Ann Tilley

2.5 yds of light to midweight woven fabric

1/2 yd lightweight fabric such as quilting cotton for pocket lining

1/4 yd midweight interfacing

Coordinating thread

Sewing Machine (or rent a classroom machine)

Basic Sewing Kit (scissors, pins, marking tools) or use classroom supplies

-Pre-wash + cut-out fabric for pants and pocket pieces (if you want to wait to cut out the little facing + strap pieces you can)

-If you have sizing questions, stop by the shop to try on samples in the full size range in advance of class, or go by your hip measurement.

-Bring your leftover pants fabric

-Bring your pattern (so if you make adjustments you can make notes on the pieces)

Sewing Machine (or rent a classroom machine)

All notions will be provided (ribbing, D-rings, elastic, twill tape, snaps) but students are welcome to bring additional or alternative options.