Say goodbye to shopping for leggings and learn to make your very own in this class! You’ll work with knit fabric to make the ultra comfy Pacific leggings by Sewaholic. Curved side seams, a crotch gusset, and a wide waistband make for a flattering fit.
Sewing knits will be easy after this class! You’ll learn to use the correct needle, foot, and techniques to sew with stretch fabric. Bonus: no serger required! Learn to navigate any commercial pattern, including how to measure yourself and choose the right size for your body. Hemming, finishing raw edges, and installing an elastic waistband are among the skills you’ll master. You’ll love your customizable leggings...you might just make yourself one in every colour after this class!
Age: Adult
Time: 6 hours, 1 session
Skill Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: Sewing 101, plus at least 3 - 4 other level 200 or 300 classes, or equivalent experience
Skills Learned:
- finding the correct pattern size based on measurements
- how to work with the grain in knit fabric
- how to choose the proper equipment to sew with knits
- how to sew an elastic waistband
- how to sew a gusset
- making cute leggings
