Level 2: Intro To Garment Making
5 hours | Up to 9 participants
$199
Sew your own shorts or pants!
Ready to level up your sewing skills? In this intermediate workshop, you’ll follow a commercial sewing pattern to create a pair of elasticated shorts or pants. Choose your preferred length – from cute short shorts to full-length pants. Learn how to confidently cut, sew, and finish your garment using techniques you can repeat at home.
You’ll need some sewing experience for this one – participants must know how to thread and operate a sewing machine independently. If you’re not quite there yet, check out our Sewing for Beginners class first!
Project: A pair of elastic waist shorts or pants in your choice of length: Short shorts, Bermuda, Knee-length, Ankle-length or Full-length pants.
What you'll learn
- How to take your hip measurement
- Cutting and pinning a commercial pattern
- Garment construction
- Sewing curved lines
- Hemming
- Inserting an elasticated waistband
This class only runs once every four weeks and is often booked out two months in advance, so we recommend grabbing your spot early.
- A printed commercial pattern to take home
- Your finished handmade shorts or pants
- A PDF with full instructions to sew more at home
- Machine hire
- All tools, fabric and thread provided
- Complimentary water, tea, coffee and cookies
- This class is open to everyone aged 18+ who has basic sewing experience.
- You’ll need to know how to confidently thread and operate a sewing machine. If you’re unsure, start with our Sewing for Beginners class.
- Expect a friendly and inclusive space where everyone’s welcome.
- Come solo or bring a friend!
- Fabric is not included – you’ll need to purchase your own fabric before the class, or buy from us on the day. We’ll send you a detailed shopping list with tips on how much to buy (depending on whether you’re making shorts or pants) and where to find suitable options.
- Machine hire, thread and tools are included
- Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in
- Closed-toe shoes are recommended for your safety
- This class includes a 30-minute break, you’re welcome to bring lunch, or pop out to a local cafe
- Our pattern covers hip sizes 88cm to 128cm. If you’re outside of this range, feel free to contact us so we can chat about alternatives.
- Book this class together with our Intro to Sewing Tops/Dresses workshop to receive $60 off – just add both to your cart for the automatic discount!
- Our studio unfortunately isn’t wheelchair accessible. We’re sorry for the inconvenience.
Due to high demand and limited class sizes, all bookings are final and non-refundable. We’re happy to reschedule your booking as long as it meets the conditions below:
- Rescheduling with more than 7 days’ notice: free of charge
- Rescheduling with less than 7 days’ notice: $50 per person rescheduling fee
- Rescheduling with less than 24 hours’ notice: no reschedule or refund available
Click here to read our full cancellation & rescheduling policy.
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Sydney's Creatives
Had a great time in class today! Everything was easy to understand, and the tutor was fantastic. Already looking ahead to the next one!
Tamati Cribb
Absolutely enjoyed the Sewing for Beginners class! Coming into the class, I was nervous at first, but Sophie made it so easy. I appreciate her detailed explanations of the machine and pointers, and her advice on buying a machine was super helpful. Highly recommend for anyone starting their sewing journey!
Brenda W
I cannot recommend Sydney Creative highly enough. I had the most incredible sewing class today. Sophie was so encouraging, and gave excellent and clear guidance. She gave me just what I needed and let me take it the rest of the way. She’s a fabulous teacher and is so passionate about her craft. Also, the space is lovely. I’m already planning my next class. If you’re considering doing a class with Sophie and Sydney Creative, do it, do it, do it!
Rakhi Swales
This was such a wonderful learning experience!!! Sophie was amazing!!!
Mary Musolino
What a great class. Learnt a hell of a lot. The class was fun and easy to follow. I will now get into my sewing at home. Thank you Sophie.
John Baker
I did the beginners sewing class on Saturday and it was great fun, the teacher Danni was really friends and clear with her instructions. If anyone can teach me to sew, they are amazing! I can’t wait to come back and do the earrings and pizza class. Thank you!
Josie Brooks
