as you can see above (from a class i taught at Beetle & Fred in Beacon last Spring) we always have a good time in leggings class! look at all those fun prints! stripes and prints are the number one reason i like to make my own leggings, and they are surprisingly quick and easy to sew.
to register, or if you have any questions, email me at cal@calpatch.com. all classes will require payment in advance (by check or Paypal), and a minimum number of students to run. the exact address will be provided when you register. deadline to register is one week before start of class. please read my class policies; by registering for a class you agree to honor them.
Make Your Own Leggings (at my studio in Kerhonkson, NY) $150
One 6-hour session, Friday 9/27 from 11am-5pm
People are often surprised to learn they can make their own leggings, but guess what? YOU CAN! And you don’t even need a serger to sew with knits. Cal will show you how to draft a pattern for this wardrobe essential, based on your own measurements. Then we’ll stitch up a first draft fit sample, adjust our patterns if necessary, and proceed to make a pair of real-live leggings. You’ll never buy them off the rack again! Please have at least advanced-beginner sewing skills, with a few simple projects under your belt.
Supplies:
For the pattern:
- Pad or roll of paper, at least 14″ wide (can be newsprint, drawing paper, etc)
- Notebook
- Pencil/eraser/sharpener
- Scissors (for paper)
- Ruler (ideally 2″x18″ clear plastic sewing ruler)
- Tape Measure
- Clear tape
For the leggings:
- Sewing machine
- 1 1/4 yds* of cotton/lycra jersey for fit sample (most likely will become a “wearable muslin”) – MUST have at least 5% stretch fiber (Lycra or Spandex) and 4-way stretch!
- 1 1/4 yds* of cotton/lycra jersey for finished leggings – MUST have at least 5% stretch fiber and 4-way stretch
- All-purpose thread to match
- 1 yard 1/2″ elastic (or enough to go around your waist)
- Basic sewing kit: Scissors (for cutting fabric), pins + pincushion, seam ripper, chalk
*note: most stretch jersey is 58/60″ wide, and will be wide enough to cut both legs out of one length. but if your thigh circumference is more than 30″ you’ll need twice the length (2 1/2 yards).
