Beginner Pajama Bottoms - An Intro to Garment Sewing

Beginner Pajama Bottoms – An Introduction to Garment Sewing
Sunday, October 11 | 12:00–4:00 PM
Class Fee: $35

Have you ever wanted to try sewing your own clothes but weren't sure where to start? Pajama bottoms are the perfect first garment!

In this beginner-friendly class, we will introduce you to the basics of garment sewing while you make your own comfy pair of pajama bottoms using the FREE Walk the Plank PJ Bottoms pattern from Patterns for Pirates.

You'll learn how to work with garment pattern pieces, properly lay out and cut your fabric, understand basic pattern markings, and follow the steps of garment construction. We'll walk through assembling your pajama bottoms, creating the elastic waistband, and finishing and hemming your new PJs.

This class is designed as an introduction to garment sewing, so you don't need previous clothing-making experience. You should, however, already know the basics of operating your sewing machine.

PRE-CLASS HOMEWORK REQUIRED

1. Download and prepare your pattern.
Students must download the FREE Walk the Plank PJ Bottoms pattern from Patterns for Pirates before class. (Link: https://www.patternsforpirates.com/product/wtp-adult/)

The pattern is available as a tiled print-at-home PDF or in a large-format copy-shop version. Whichever method you choose, please arrive with your correct-size pattern pieces printed, assembled as necessary, and ready to use. We will begin class with laying out and cutting our fabric, so we will not be printing or assembling PDF patterns during class.

2. Purchase AND prewash your fabric.
Purchase enough fabric for your size and desired pajama length according to the pattern's fabric requirements. Your fabric must be washed and dried before class so that any shrinkage happens before you make your pants!

Not sure how to read the fabric requirements or how much yardage you need? Come see us at the shop before class and we'll be happy to help you figure it out.

Students Should Bring

• Printed and prepared Walk the Plank PJ Bottoms pattern in your correct size
• Prewashed fabric in the required yardage for your size and desired length
• Sewing machine in good working order
• Coordinating thread
• Fabric scissors and/or rotary cutter
• Pins or clips
• Seam ripper
• Measuring tape
• Marking tool
• Elastic in the size specified by the pattern
• Your usual sewing supplies

Required Skills

Students should know how to independently operate their sewing machine, including threading the machine, winding/loading a bobbin, and sewing a basic straight stitch.

No garment-sewing experience is required! That's what this class is for.