Course Description

Are you ready to experience the satisfaction of creating your own garments?  Then this is the class for you. Join designer and instructor Margaret Smith and take your first steps into garment construction with expert support. During class, you'll learn the basic garment skills you need by sewing pajama pants: a fun, simple project that's perfect for those that are ready to start garment sewing. You'll discover tips and tricks for cutting out fabric pieces, making simple fit adjustments and transferring any changes to your paper pattern. Plus, find out how to achieve clean seams and easily install an elastic waistband. This class includes a free digital pattern that was professionally made. The pattern includes sizes xs-xxl. The pattern features a layered option so you only print the size or sizes you want. 

Professional Seamstress and Sewing Instructor Margaret Smith

Margaret Smith is a professional seamstress and sewing instructor with more than 15 years of experience teaching students how to sew with confidence. She has helped hundreds of students, from complete beginners to experienced sewists, master new techniques through clear, practical, step-by-step instruction. Margaret specializes in simplifying intimidating sewing skills so they feel approachable, manageable, and fun. Her teaching style is encouraging, beginner-friendly, and focused on helping students build real confidence at their own pace. Through Let’s Learn to Sew, Margaret has worked with students from around the world who want to improve their sewing skills, create professional-looking projects, and enjoy the creative process without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you're learning the basics or tackling more advanced techniques, Margaret’s goal is simple: help you feel confident and excited to sew.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome

    1. Supplies

    2. Lounge Pants_PJ

    1. Pattern Layout

    2. Printing a PDF Pattern with Layered Options

    3. Assembling the Pattern

    4. Cutting Out Pattern

    1. Length Adjustment

    1. About the fabric

    1. Removing pins marking fabric

    2. Pinning and cutting fabric

    3. Sewing The Crotch

    4. Pressing open Crotch

    5. Clipping the curves

    6. Pinning the Fabric Together

About this course

  • $5.99
  • 23 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content