Draft and Sew Wide Leg Pants by Cal Patch

Description

Beginner | 1 hour

Taught by Cal Patch

Make a perfect pair of basic pants customized to your own measurements. Cal Patch brings decades of garment-industry experience to the home sewer, taking tricky concepts and breaking them down into simple steps. Learn how to take your own measurements, draft your pattern, and sew up a pair of elastic-waist pants, complete with essential pockets. Cal recommends sewing them up in a medium-weight woven fabric but further customization is up to you: stitch up in a cozy flannel for around-the-house lounging or make in linen for a dressier look.

Learn how to:

Draft a simple pants pattern
Take your own measurements
Sew French seams
Determine the ideal rise
Add pockets
Create a waistband casing
Insert elastic
Hem the bottom

What you'll get:

A series of easy-to-follow video lessons on how to draft and sew a custom pair of pants
4 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supply list
Step-by-step instructions by expert pattern drafter Cal Patch
The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students