Garment Sewing 2.0: Pants & Shorts (Pt. 1)

Join us for this 3-part class and create your own custom pair of relaxed, easy-to-wear linen pants or shorts. In this class, students will take their sewing skills further by practicing basic garment construction skills.

📍 Where? Highlands | 3555 N. Pecos Street Denver, CO 80211
🗓️ When? Thursdays 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 from 5:30-8:30PM

In Garment Sewing 2.0: Pants & Shorts, you’ll work through the full process of garment construction – from ideation and fabric selection to cutting and sewing your own garment. Here’s what to expect during each class session:

• Session #1: Taking body measurements, pattern drafting basics, fabric selection, fabric prep, marking and cutting
• Session #2: Creating back and in-seam pockets, sewing inseams and crotch, fit check, finishing seams
• Session #3: Adjustments, side seams, waistband construction, hemming, final fit check 

Throughout this class, students will have multiple opportunities to customize their pants or shorts. Customization options include: adjusting pants/shorts length, choosing pocket size & placement, creating a flat waistband or elasticated waistband, cutting a belt and belt loops.

At the end of class, you’ll leave with the pattern pieces necessary to make more pairs of pants or shorts in the future, and a finished pair of custom linen pants!

Class fee includes fabric, usage of sewing machines, tools and notions, and white or black thread for your project. Students will be able to choose their fabric from 100% linen fabrics in these color variations: oatmeal, black, oatmeal/burnt orange ink splatter.

This class is for confident beginners and built for those who have taken our Intro to Sewing 1.0 course or are already proficient at using a sewing machine. Students are expected to already know how to operate a sewing machine, including threading the machine, winding the bobbin, straight stitch, back stitch and cutting fabric. 

Our classes include usage of our domestic Brother sewing machines. If you have your own sewing machine, you are welcome to bring it, as long as it is from the last 30 years and in working order. Please make sure it has a fresh needle (if you don’t know how to replace your needle, bring a fresh one and we can help!) and that you bring your plug and pedal.

Personal sewing machines that are in working order enable us to provide a high quality learning and sewing experience for everyone in class. If your machine needs to be serviced, we reserve the right to ask you to use one of our class machines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the minimum age?

This is an adults class for 18+ attendees. 16 & 17 year olds may attend with parent permission - please reach out to hello@oliveandoldes.com before signing up. 

Q: What materials do I need to bring?

Nothing! We provide everything, including sewing machines and fabric. 

Q: If I don’t know how to sew, can I come to this class?

This is a confident beginner-level class, meaning we expect you to already know how to sew with a sewing machine. For our absolute beginners, without any sewing machine experience, we recommend attending our Intro to Sewing course before signing up for this class.

Q: How long is the class?

This class is a 3-session series, each session is 3 hours long with breaks provided as needed. As this class takes place in the evening, you are welcome to bring your own snacks and food with you. We have a water refill station, microwave and small refrigerator available for use as well.

Q: How many people are in the class?

We have a minimum of 2 students and a maximum of 6 students per class.

Q: Are sewing machines provided?

A: Yes! Sewing machines are provided for all students, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Please see our note above about sewing machine age and functionality.