Mindful Sewing - Bob Pants Class (Advanced Beginner to Advanced - Sewing
Mindful sewing is like savoring a fine cup of coffee—it's all about taking your time to enjoy the process. When crafting a garment through mindful sewing, each stitch is a deliberate step towards creating something unique and special. It's an approach that values quality over speed. Mindful sewing invites a connection with the fabric, allowing you to appreciate its texture and color.
This is a four session class. Please make sure you can attend all sessions.
You can see the Bob Pants pattern here. (You do not need to purchase the pattern as it is included in the class fee)
Prerequisites:
- experience successfully completing several sewing projects; this class will not cover basic sewing machine operation such as threading a needle, switching needles, how to adjust stitch length, locking stitches, reverse stitching, pivoting corners, winding bobbins etc.
- familiarity with using a sewing pattern, measuring oneself and picking a size
You will learn how to:
- take your measurements and pick the correct pattern size
- follow a pattern
- fit a garment
- sew an elastic waistband
- sew a hem
- sew inseam pockets
- understitch, topstitch
You will need:
- tracing paper
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Recommended fabrics: Washed linen, light wool, rayon, crepe.
- Please see pattern for how much fabric you will require.
- matching thread
- 1.5" wide elastic
- Please see pattern for how much fabric you will require.
We will provide:
- a copy of the pattern
- any sewing tools needed
- a sewing machine to use in class
A list of our class policies can be found here.
Minimum registration is 3. Maximum is 5.
This class is being taught by Crystal.