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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:
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
229 users recommended this class to a friend
Linda Warner
I'm heading straight to the fabric store.
I love Cal's classes!
August 8, 2023
Sue Kaplan
Terrific teacher
More than 3 months ago
S C
This was a great class. I can't wait to make a pair. I think it would have been helpful to see what the paper pieces looked like after she cut them out. And to know how she gauges how much fabric to buy. Overall a great class and I'm excited to make a pair.
More than 3 months ago
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