Join us for a slower-paced version of our popular jeans intensive where you'll create your own jeans. This version of our jeans class gives students more time to work with Beth to create a pair of jeans custom-fit for your body and style. 

Choose from the Dawn Jeans by Megan Nielsen (Women’s size 0 - 30; 24”-48” waist) or the Fulford Jeans by Thread Theory (Men’s size 26-50; 26”-50” waist). 

The Dawn Jeans are a timeless, vintage-inspired, high-waisted jean made from non-stretch denim. With four style options—tapered (View A), straight (View B), wide-leg (View C), and jean shorts (View D)—you'll have plenty of creative freedom.

The Fulford Jeans are a classic straight-leg jean with a regular fit in the thigh and straight legs.  Sewn from non-stretch denim, they feature a conservatively high rise reminiscent of vintage work jeans, sitting just below the waist. 

Class Overview:

This class series begins with a fitting and cutting party! Beth will guide you through taking measurements, selecting the perfect size, tracing your pattern, and cutting out your muslin. Once this is done, you'll also sew up and fit your muslin. 

After your muslin is completed and any needed alterations are made to your pattern, you'll launder your denim to ensure it shrinks before you cut and sew it. 

Finally, you will sew your jeans - including adding front pockets, decorative stitching to your back pockets, a zip fly, contrast top-stitching, and hardware. Depending on the pace at which you work, you should finish with a beautifully tailored pair of jeans and a newfound sense of sewing confidence.

Who Should Attend:

This class is designed for advanced sewists. Prior sewing experience is required, including comfort with threading and operating a sewing machine independently and completing multiple garment patterns before attending.

What’s Included:

• 18 hours of expert sewing instruction

• A complete kit of materials, including:

• The pattern

• Muslin fabric

• SF101 interfacing

• Cotton for pocket lining

• Dark wash/non-stretch denim

• Denim needles (1 pack)

• Two spools of polyester thread (for piecing and topstitching)

• Hardware: a jeans button, metal zipper, and rivets

Before class, we will send an email asking what style jeans you want to make and to gather other key information. 

What to Bring:

• Tracing paper (if you prefer not to cut your pattern)

• Wonder clips or pins

All of these supplies are available at Needles & Bolts and you will receive 10% off on supplies purchased for class. 

 Class Policies

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