Athletic Leggings and Shorts Sewing Class

For exercising, yoga, running, and other athletic activities, learn to create your own pair of custom leggings or shorts.

In this class you'll learn how to sew your own pair of custom athletic leggings or shorts to get your perfect fit and style. These are fun to make, and you'll come away with the know-how so you can make more for yourself. You'll also gain greater knowledge of knit fabrics to feel confident when shopping for future projects.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Working with knit fabrics
• Working with a pattern
• Adjusting a pattern
• Pattern placement (to make sure nothing odd shows up in an unfortunate place on your leggings)
• Pinning fabric to patterns in preparation for cutting
• Pattern cutting
• How to sew a crotch (U-curve)
• Piecing together legs
• Stitches on your machine that are suitable for sewing knits
• Hemming knit fabrics
• Attaching a waistband
• Finishing edges with just a sewing machine (no serger required!)

PREREQUISITES
This class is for anyone who already knows how to sew, or the confident beginner who knows how to use a sewing machine and basic sewing techniques. 

MATERIALS TO BRING

• Thread
• Knit fabric
• Jersey / Ballpoint / Stretch machine needle
• Basic sewing kit: scissors, snips, pins, pin cushion
• Don't forget to bring your machine if you don't rent one!
• Pattern !Important
  We will be using the Stride Athletic Tights pattern from Greenstyle Creations. After registering for this class you will receive a discount code via email to buy the pattern. Please be sure to purchase and prepare this pattern before class. The pattern will be a PDF that you need to download, print, cut out for your size, piece together, and bring to class. The pattern includes a table to show you how much fabric to bring based on your size.

Make sure to pre-wash and dry your fabric before class. All materials must be purchased before the class.