Join Lauren Taylor for a fun and informative jeans workshop, where you'll learn everything you need to make your own professional-looking pair of jeans. With lots of personalized instruction, you'll gain valuable skills while having a blast! From choosing the correct size to mastering intricate techniques, this workshop will empower you to sew high-quality denim creations on your own.
What You'll Learn:
Pattern Choice & Fitting: You’ll choose one of the following patterns: Ginger Jeans (0-20), Ames Jeans (12-32), Quadra Jeans (26-50), or Fulford Jeans (26-50). Lauren will guide you through selecting the right size, performing minor alterations, and making basic fitting adjustments.
Sewing Techniques: Learn tips for accurate topstitching, serged seam finishes, and how to easily install a fly-front zipper.
Hardware Installation: Get hands-on experience installing the hardware needed for your jeans, including buttons, rivets, and zippers.
Construction & Finishing: You'll kick off the weekend with a half-day on Friday, where you'll try on Ginger Jeans samples, cut, and mark your denim. Construction will continue throughout Saturday and Sunday. By the end of the weekend, you’ll not only have a new pair of jeans, but also the knowledge and skills to make more pairs on your own!
Class Details:
Prerequisite: Previous sewing experience is required. You should be comfortable with threading and operating a sewing machine and have completed at least one garment pattern. This class is best suited for intermediate seamstresses or adventurous beginners.
Weekend Schedule:
Friday (half-day): Start with fabric selection, fitting, and pattern prep.
Saturday-Sunday: Construction of your jeans, with ongoing support and instruction.
Supply List:
We Provide your denim (blue or black, you choose), interfacing, hardware, zipper and topstitch thread!
Purchase your Ginger Jeans Pattern - sizes 0-20 available at KC Maker - order size 22-32 at www.closetcore.com
Thread - polyester thread in your choice of color
90/14 Denim Needles
Interior Pocket Fabric - choose a solid color or a fun print to give your jeans hidden personality! You just need 2 fat quarters 100% sturdy quilting cotton (no cotton lawn) for sizes 0-20 or 4 fat quarters for sizes 22-32
Note: Lauren's workshops are known for being fun and hands-on, with personalized guidance for each student. And yes, she might give your butt a friendly, professional check to ensure those jeans fit just right!
Get ready for a creative, empowering weekend—sign up today and sew your way to stylish jeans! ONLY 12 Spots available.
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