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Elastic-Waist Pants Workshop

  • Bolt Fabric Boutique 2904 Northeast Alberta Street Portland, OR, 97211 United States (map)

Four Tuesdays: September 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th
6pm–8:30pm
$220


Make a comfy, stylish pair of elastic waist pants while learning skills that will transfer to any pants pattern you maye in the future. Students will choose between two patterns:

  • Sew Liberated Chanterelle Pants. The Chanterelle Pants are high waisted elastic waist pants with big inset or patch pockets and wide leg or cuffed leg options. Drafted for women/curved figures.

  • Wardrobe by Me Summer Pants. The Summer Pants are relaxed fit pants with a comfortable elastic waistband and drawstring, slanted front pockets, faux front fly, and back patch pockets with optional flaps. Drafted for men/straight figures.

    • how to thread and use a sewing machine

    • basic sewing vocabulary

    • sewing a straight line and maintaining a seam allowance

    • hemming

    • inserting elastic and a drawstring

    • constructing a faux fly

    • constructing a waistband

    • assembling a simple pair of pants

This is a Level 2 class. You’ll find more information about our class levels here!

Taught by Tanya Hartnett.

Ages 18 and up.

Our classroom is on the second floor and is currently only accessible by stairs. We are working on a solution to make our space accessible to everyone. Thanks for your understanding and patience while we work this out. You may e-mail us at classes@boltfabricboutique.com if you have any questions about this process.

This class requires a minimum of 3 participants. The class may be subject to cancellation if the minimum enrollment is not achieved.

Earlier Event: September 6
Your Favorite Pants: Reverse Patterning