Simplicity Sewing: Amazing Fit Pants by Deborah Kreiling

Intermediate | 1 hour 22 min

Amazing Fit Pants
Overview01:00
Materials01:45
Review the pattern06:35

Constructing the pants
Cut the pattern and add markings04:27
Sew front yoke and pockets14:56
Sew fly and zipper23:00
Attach waistband and baste back to front10:41

Finishing
Finish waistband17:14
Hem pants02:30

Taught by Deborah Kreiling

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Deb Kreiling is the design development director for Simplicity Patterns, and in this masterful course, she tackles one of the most challenging garments: Pants. Using the Simplicity Amazing Fit Pant pattern, Deb shows you step by step how to sew a pair of pants that will fit any shape and size. Learn crucial elements like how to sew waistbands, pockets, zippers and hems, plus Deb’s tips and tricks from her 40+ years at Simplicity, including what fabrics work best for trousers and how to baste and fine-tune fit. Tackling a pant pattern may seem like a tall order, but with Deb in your sewing studio walking you through each stitch, this pattern will come together with ease.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Simplicity Pattern 8056, AA for sizes 10 – 18 and BB for 20W – 28W
Fabric in lightweight denim, wool, linen blend or heavy cotton (see pattern for full fabric list and yardage)
Lining fabric in cotton weight
Iron-on Interfacing
Fabric scissors
Paper scissors
Snips
Tape measure
Ruler
Seam stick (optional)
¼” double fold bias tape (optional)
Hand sewing needles
Matching thread
Contrasting thread
Seam ripper
Marking pens
Buttons or hook attachment for inside of fly
Pins
7” zipper
Sewing machine
Iron and ironing surface

Downloads:

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Learn how to:

Follow a Simplicity Amazing Fit pattern
Pick and adjust size
Sew a zippered fly
Sew a fitted waistband
Baste and fine-tune fit garment
Hem pant legs

What you’ll get:

A hands-on course showing how to sew a perfectly fitting pair of pants.
9 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supplies list and pattern references
Step-by-step expert instruction from Deborah Kreiling, the Design Development Director of Simplicity Pattern Company
The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students