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Garment Sewing Lab: Elastic Waist Pants

$189-$270 | 3hrs | Ages 16+

3 week class

3 weeks

Prerequisite: Intro to garment sewing I & II OR Intro to Sewing and 2-3 small/medium projects, including at least one project using a garment pattern OR equivalent skill level

Class Description:

The garment sewing lab format allows you more flexibility to work at your own pace on a pattern of your choice! The first class will cover how to lay out, read and interpret a pants pattern; pattern cutting, and sewing prep work. In the second and third class, you'll work at your own pace, with professional assistance and one-on-one and/or group instruction based on everyone’s needs. 

Pattern options to select from are: Sew House Seven Free Range Slacks, Friday Pattern Co. Rambler Pants, Matchy Matchy Sewing Club Kite Pants, Syd Graham Lane Pants, etc. You may find your own pattern, however please keep in mind that the pattern must have elastic waist (no zipper flies).

Upcoming sessions

November session starting Tue 11/24/26 5:30pm;

More info

Topics covered:

  • Techniques for using complex sewing patterns

  • Beginner pants construction techniques such as pockets and creating elastic channels

Required Materials (purchase and bring to class):

  • Your choice of pants pattern:

  • Pre-washed Fabric (wash before class)

    • Amounts - the instructions file of your pattern will tell you how much fabric you need to buy for the size you plan on making. If you are having trouble figuring out how much to buy, please get in touch! 

    • choose bottom weight fabrics that are not too heavy (6-10oz): midweight cotton-linen blends, lightweight canvas, midweight cotton twill 

    • Spool of matching thread (students are welcome to use Sincere Studio's thread, however colors available may not match your fabric perfectly. Some stitching on these patterns will be visible from the outside)

    • Sincere Studio has a limited amount of practice fabric that is free of charge for anyone who wants to use it. 

    • All notions required for your pattern including elastic for waistband.

 

Sincere Studio will provide:

  • all tools and machines

Rescheduling and Cancellation policy

Please note that we cannot provide exceptions to our cancellation policy even in the case of illness or emergencies. Thank you for your understanding.


For 1 and 2 session classes:

24 or less after booking: full refund

10 days or more before the start of the class: One time reschedule or class credit

Less than 10 days before the start of the class: no reschedule, class credit, or refund


For 2 or more session classes:

24 or less after booking: full refund

14 days or more before the start of the class: One time reschedule or class credit

Less than 14 days before the start of the class: no reschedule, class credit, or refund


To cancel or reschedule, please email us at hello@sincerestudiopdx.org




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