About This Class

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. You will gain sewing knowledge and skills and by the end of the series you will have a fun new pair of shorts and you can say “I Made It”!

In this class, you’ll learn:

• How to draft a low or zero-waste shorts pattern 

• Garments construction 101 from how to properly cut your fabric on the fold to sewing straight and curved seams.

• How to sew patch pockets

• How to sew an elastic waistband

• Understanding how a sewing machine works and what all the knobs do.

• How to use an overcasting foot to finish seams

• Hand tools including Fabric Scissors, Rotary Cutters, cutting Mats, Pins, Fabric pens,Thread, and Needles will be provided for you to use in the class.

• You will leave this series with your custom-made pair of shorts and all the newly gained knowledge to tackle your next sewing project with confidence. 

This class is for advanced beginners (i.e. you must take or have equivalent experience to the 100 Intro to Sewing Machines class).

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.

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).

More Details

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

What to Wear

Please wear close-toed shoes, no loose clothing, and hair tied back for safety in the studio.​

What to Bring

If you have personal protective equipment, please bring it with you. Otherwise, protective gear will be provided as needed.

Prerequisites

No Experience Required.

Ages 14+ welcome if accompanied by a parent/guardian. Both need to register and pay.

Cancellation Policy

Refunds, Credits & Transfers

We understand that emergencies happen, so if you are unable to attend your class and you cancel with:

• More than 14 (fourteen) days notice before your class, you may request a full refund or transfer the full amount paid to another class.

• Less than 14 (fourteen) days notice before your class, your payment is non refundable. However you may transfer the amount paid, minus a 15% cancellation fee, to any class within 90 days of request. It is not guaranteed that a comparable class will be offered within 90 days.

• Less than 48 (forty eight) hours before your class begins, your payment is non refundable. It is extremely difficult to fill cancelled spaces with short notice.

• After class start date/time: No credits, refunds or prorating of fees will be given for missed portions or early withdrawals.

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Please send all cancellation and change requests to classes@diycave.com 

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Changes or Cancellations

DIYcave reserves the right to cancel any class, limit class size, change class times or substitute instructors for those listed in the schedule. If a class is canceled, students may choose to receive a full refund or may transfer – with no fee – to another class or workshop. If DIYcave cancels for any reason, all payments can be refunded.