Intermediate: Jeans - Wednesdays in May + June
ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP
Let's make hard pants!
In this six-evening intermediate workshop series, we'll create a pair of jeans that fits you to perfection. We'll start with taking proper measurements, walk through any necessary pattern alterations to achieve the desired fit, cut fabric, and go through all of the construction steps necessary for jeans, learning tips and best practices along the way. Class size is limited to 4 students to ensure you receive plenty of one-on-one instruction opportunity.
You can make your choice of two designs, linked and described below. These designs have been chosen because they are tried and true, but if you feel strongly about making a different pattern, please reach out to discuss before signing up.
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The Daughter Judy Worship Jeans ("women's fit"):
A classic five-pocket rigid jeans pattern. Slim fit through the hip and thigh with a pitched straight waistband. Choose between a straight or flare cut leg. Meant for a heavier weight fabric that will break in with wear.
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The Thread Theory Quadra Jeans ("men's fit"):
The Quadra Jeans sewing pattern provides a subtly modern take on the classic straight leg jean. This pair of jeans features a slight taper to the leg and extra room in the thigh to allow for lots of movement. They sit below the waist as a moderate low rise. .
WHAT TO BRING/ WHAT'S INCLUDED
All fabric, supplies, and equipment are provided. You will receive a digital licence for the pattern and a copy to take home with you. Participants will have their own machine to use for the class, but can bring their own if they want to become more familiar with it.
SKILL LEVEL
- Adults (16+)
- Skill Level: Intermediate. Previous sewing experience is necessary to join this class. It's OK if this is your first pair of pants, but a general understanding of machine sewing and completion of a few previous sewing projects will be necessary in order to keep up with the pace of the class.
INSTRUCTOR
Miri
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
- Taking proper measurements & interpreting a size chart
- Pattern alterations specific for pants (grading between sizes, adjusting the rise, adjusting the inseam, and more)
- Using a pattern, cutting techniques, and marking techniques
- Sewing machine skills specific for heavy weight fabrics
- Serging to prevent fraying and finish edges
- Creating and attaching multiple pocket types
- Zipper fly insertion for jeans closure
- Adding a waistband and buttonhole closure
- Topstitching techniques for a professional finish
- And more!
DATE(S) AND TIME(S)
ALL of the following dates:
Wednesday, May 14th 5:30 - 8:30pm
Wednesday, May 21st 5:30 - 8:30pm
Wednesday, May 28th 5:30 - 8:30pm
Wednesday, June 4th 5:30 - 8:30pm
Wednesday, June 11th 5:30 - 8:30pm
Wednesday, June 18th 5:30 - 8:30pm
Our workshops are held in small groups and usually sell out far in advance. It can be very difficult to fill a cancelled spot on short notice. In order to ensure we can continue offering small group sewing workshops, the following cancellation policy applies to all workshop purchases.
We understand people get sick, child care cancels, and other emergencies come up. We ask that you please read this policy before booking a workshop, and understand that we must adhere to it. Please be understanding of our limitations as a small, independently run business, and don't ask us to make an exception to our policy.
If you can provide over 48 hours notice:
If you need to cancel your spot and are able to give over 48 hours' notice, you will receive a digital store credit that can be used for a future workshop, to shop online, or to shop in person. Store credits never expire, and will be issued to the email used to book the workshop.
To cancel, contact us.
If you cancel within 48 hours of the start time:
It is very difficult for us to fill workshop spots on short notice. If you cancel within 48 hours or do not show for the workshop, you are not eligible for a store credit, and you are not able to pick up workshop materials.
If you are able to find someone to take your place in the workshop, contact us and we can try to arrange that they take your place. This is not guaranteed, especially if they require any custom pattern adjustments.
To cancel, contact us.
Arriving Late
If you arrive one hour (60 minutes) or more after the scheduled workshop time, that will be considered a no-show, and you will not be able to join the workshop, receive a store credit, or a refund.
Multi-Day Workshops
Partial refunds are not available for missed sessions or if you can't finish your workshop. If you can't attend workshop dates, contact us and we can arrange for you to finish the project during a co-working session or take it home. If you must schedule a follow-up session because you missed a class, there will be a charge for additional teaching hours.
If you must return because you could not finish your project in the scheduled time and you attended all sessions, there is no charge for the additional teaching time.
Agreeing to this Policy
When you sign up for a workshop, there is a checkbox to acknowledge that you understand and agree to this policy that you are required to select in order to sign up for the workshop. By checking this box and signing up for the workshop, you are agreeing to this policy.
The Sewing Club is located at 1722 Lillian Road in Fairfield, Victoria, BC, Canada.
There is plenty of free, non-residential parking along Lillian Road, and bike racks on the corner of Lillian & Fairfield.
We acknowledge and respect the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples on whose traditional territory The Sewing Club is located and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
While the building and workstations are wheelchair accessible, the washroom unfortunately is not. There is an accessible washroom in Hollywood park across the street.
We have machines with hand controls (no pedal required). Please let us know in the checkout notes if you require this type of machine so we can ensure it's set up for you.
If there's anything else we can do to accommodate you, please let us know in the checkout notes or contact us before the workshop.
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