Design and make your Summer Pants- Beginner Workshop

create your very first me-made Summer Pants in a supportive and relaxing environment.
About this Event

Our Garment Sewing Workshop is ideal for beginners or anyone wanting to strengthen their sewing foundations. In this hands-on class, we will create your self designed pair of Pants together — You will learn essential garment-making techniques while completing a beautiful handmade piece. We will review how to plan your design ideas, select fabric and details then make a beginner-friendly garment that helps you build strong sewing foundations , creating a stylish finished piece you can proudly wear.

Throughout the workshop, you’ll become familiar with sewing terminology, learn how to confidently use a sewing machine, and practice a variety of important construction techniques used in clothing making.

This workshop focuses on practical sewing skills needed to make everyday garments, including cutting and working with non-stretch woven fabrics, assembling and finishing seams, creating an elastic waistband, hemming, and learning how to follow and understand a commercial sewing pattern.

We will create a perfect beginner project that combines comfort, fit, and simple construction. This class will guide you step by step so you leave with both new skills and a finished garment you’ll love to wear.

8 Hours of Instruction Includes:

• One online session where the instructor will show you how to use a commercial pattern as a base for your design, suggest some simple design ideas and overview the basics of fabric and color choice.
• Tools provided
• Sewing machines available (you are also welcome to bring your own)
• Detailed and illustrated instruction manual to take home
• Access to our digital patterns that you can print at home

Fabric, notions, and sewing patterns are not included. However, participants will receive a discount at a partner fabric store, as well as complimentary access to our Gentiane Top sewing pattern.

Please note: This class is for participants aged 16 and over. No prerequisite required — this workshop is fully beginner friendly.

This workshop is open to beginners 16+ — no experience needed.

Tools, machines are all provided (you’re welcome to bring your own sewing machine if you prefer). fabric and trimm are in addition ( we will provide a list of material and providers at registration ). Just bring your curiosity, and a willingness to spend two days making something beautiful.

Date:

• Saturday, July 18: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Sunday, July 19: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• One Online Session June 3rd 6pm-7:30pm ( we will send the replay if you cannot attend )

Location: Lecture Room at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 2B9

If you have any questions please email us at [email protected]