Location: Classroom (DIYcave - East Building, Classroom + Glass Studio) | 444 SE 9th St, Bend, OR, 97702

Description:

Get ready for summer by sewing up your own pair of shorts! You will leave this 3 hour class with a pair of comfy, elastic waist shorts and the know-how to use the same technique to make pants. These shorts are designed by the teacher for any gender and are based on your hip measurement. We’ll learn to use a technique called low or zero-waste pattern making. Low-waste pattern making is a technique to minimize the amount of odd-shaped, hard to use scraps. Low-waste leaves you with more rectangular scraps for reuse on other projects.

In this class, you’ll learn:

• How to draft a low or zero-waste shorts pattern 
• How to sew patch pockets
• How to sew an elastic waistband
• How to use an overcasting foot to finish seams

This class is for advanced beginners (i.e. you must take or have equivalent experience to the 100 Intro to Sewing Machines class), and open to those who are age 14 and up.

Sizing Chart

Find your size by measuring the widest part of your hips (i.e. your butt). If between sizes, size up. Note: If your size is not on this chart, please email and the teacher can calculate sizing for you (specifically 2XL and on).

 

 

Size	Hip Measurement	Yardage
Extra Small	Up to 29”	2 Yards
Small	30” - 34”	2 Yards
Medium	35” - 39”	2 Yards
Large	40” - 44”	2.5 Yards
Extra Large	45” - 49”	2.5 Yards

20% Discount for DIYcave Members 

If this class is Full sign up for our waitlist to be notified if space opens up. If the dates do not work for you, schedule a private session of this class.

Available spots: Full

Price: $169.00 Taxes waived

Required age: Over 14 years old on the day of the activity

Notes: Materials Not Included: Sewing Machine. This is a BYO sewing machine class - if you don’t own a machine (yet) you can rent one of ours for an additional $25. You can request this during the sign up process.  Solid Color Fabric: A lightweight (5oz or less), non-stretch fabric like cotton, linen, canvas twill, flannel or nylon (think Patagonia baggy shorts). Purchase enough fabric for the size you’d like to make; see size chart below. Elastic: 1.5” wide non-roll elastic. Please purchase enough for your waist measurement plus a couple inches. Thread: Matching thread, if desired. DIYCave will provide black and white thread. Please arrive for class in closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long hair must be tied back. If you have personal protective equipment such as your own safety goggles, please bring it with you. Otherwise, protective gear will be provided as needed. Your registration and attendance of this event constitutes your agreement to the terms and conditions. www.diycave.com/liabilitywaiver

Prerequisites: No Experience Required Ages 14+ welcome if accompanied by a parent/guardian. Both need to register and pay.

Tags: Sewing

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