Let’s make some fun little pants! These super simple, very hackable pants are fun and easy to make! Once you understand how it works, you’ll have so much fun designing and making these comfy pants!

In this class, as crazy as it seems, we will learn how to draw directly on our fabric, measuring and cutting - no pattern required! We will learn the basics of sewing with knit fabric, doing an elastic waist and elastic ankle hems. We will also go over other methods of creating waistbands and hems.

All you need are some measurements, and a pair of pants or shorts that your baby/kiddo currently fits (for double-checking our sizes). If you’re unable to bring a sample garment, no worries! As long as you have measurements, we’re good to go!

This class is a beginner-friendly class, though ideally you should have Sewing 101 or the equivalent experience. If you have any questions or concerns, just email sophie@littlebirdsewing.com‍ ‍

You will need:

½ yard of knit fabric is needed for the pants! (please pre-wash your fabric before class if you can - this helps to pre-shrink it!) :)

You also need 1 yard of elastic, 1” or wider is ok! (You will likely use less, but it’s better to have extra!).

Please measure: waist, leg length (how long you want the pants to be - the outseam or inseam is ok!), and ankle circumference. If you are unable to get measurements due to a wiggly baby or kid, or whatever, we can estimate based on age, using a pre-made garment that you bring in, or leaving the waist/ankles alterable until you can try it on. So don’t stress too much! :)

*Tools, sewing machines, and thread are supplied by the studio, though you are welcome to bring your own machine if you prefer. Also if you’d like a thread color that matches perfectly, I recommend purchasing your own as the studio has limited colors.

Supplies are available at Stash Fabric, you can also use old t-shirts and/or sweatshirts, just make sure to bring enough - probably a large or XL shirt or sweatshirt will be enough space to cut out the pants! You can also find secondhand fabric at The Makery. If you have any questions about fabric and amount, please don’t hesitate to ask! :) Please just don’t pick anything too lightweight and wudgy (you’ll feel it - nothing too slinky or uber stretchy like spandex unless you have more sewing experience).

This class is on November 14th from 10am - 2pm. We will take a short lunch-break at 12.

Things happen and sometimes a cancellation is unavoidable. Please contact Sophie as soon as you know you need to cancel so that plans can be made to reschedule. For pre-paid workshops, cancellations are only accepted up to a week before the scheduled workshop and you will be refunded in full. Any later than that and only 50% will be refunded with the remainder going towards class costs (time and supplies), unless we are able to fill your spot with someone else. Please don’t come to class sick - we will work with you to reschedule! Thanks so much!