Shorts (Stretch) Workshop

Gain confidence on the serger and coverstitch machine and make a pair of bike shorts with professional finishes. Appropriate fabrics for your bike shorts could be Polyester/Spandex or Cotton/Spandex (highly recommended for your first pair as it is more stable and forgiving). It is imperative that you pre-wash your fabric. 

Limited to 4 students (16 yrs of age or older); 2 students are required for class to meet. If a class is canceled due to low enrollment, you will receive a full refund.

• Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate.  You have taken serger basics or the equivalent. You have made clothing in the past but maybe this is your first foray into knits.
• We provide: The studio space, sergers, tools, and expertise.
• You bring:  Fabric you love! A copy of Jalie's Clara or Gerald pattern. Recommended fabrics are: medium-weight knits in a cotton and spandex/elastane blend with 4 way, cross grain or multi-directional stretch. Your total yardage is totally dependent on your size and style (highwaisted, midthigh) and 1 yard of 3/4-1" elastic. Want to try soft, wide exposed elastic? You'll need a yard of 1-2" wide elastic. Don't forget that we offer 15% off all supplies for our workshops.
• Class length:  this is an intensive and is scheduled for approximately 3 1/2 hours (give or take a half hour depending on your confidence at the coverstitch machine!).