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1 hour 31 min
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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:
What you'll get:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Sewing machine with coordinating thread
- Dark pencil
- 18” x 2” clear ruler
- Measuring tape
- Clear tape
- Roll of paper at least 18” wide
- Fabric scissors
- Paper scissors
- 3 yards medium-weight woven fabric
- 1.5-2 yds of 1” wide elastic
- French curve (optional)
- Measurement worksheet
Downloads:
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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
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Draft and Sew Wide Leg Pants Reviews
242 users recommended this class to a friend
Aditi Singh
The best instructor ever for beginners to learn to sew. I am soooo happy I found Cal's courses as they have helped me immensely in learning the basics of sewing and I have been able to make my own patterns and sew dresses, shirts and pants that I LOVE :D
More than 3 months ago
Susan Newman
Such a great class. I am excited about continuing my pants journey!
More than 3 months ago
Karen Eastman
Thorough and clear. I am a beginner and I feel confident to sew these pants.
More than 3 months ago