Introduction

Introduction

Athleisure is a hybrid of workout clothes and lounge wear, which makes for super versatile pieces that can go from the gym to the couch and even to the office. 

In this online course we design leisure wear pants with elasticized waistband for comfort, using your fitted Sure-Fit Designs pants sloper.  Our pattern will be designed and sized down for stretch woven fabrics and I take you step by step through the sewing process.

If you would like to use the stretch denim fabric I use during the sew along, you can order your kit on link below  (Available in South Africa Only)

I am sure these pants will become a staple in your wardrobe to mix and match for endless fashionable looks, whether heading out the door or to your sofa. 

Stretch Jeans

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Introduction

  • Introduction7
  • Welcome To The Stretch Jeans Design And Sew Along1
  • What you will need2

Lets Talk Stretch Wovens

  • Let's Talk Stretch Wovens

Fabric Choices

  • My fabric choices

Preparing Pattern Pieces

  • Preparing your patterns for the design process

How Much Do I Size Down?

  • How much do I size down?2

Drafting Front Pattern

  • Drafting my front pattern

Drafting Back Pattern

  • Drafting the back pattern

A Look At What We've Done So Far

  • A look at what we've done so far2

Changes Made On The Pattern

  • Let's discuss changes made on the pattern

Sizing Down - Slim Fit Pant Leg

  • Sizing down to a slim fit pant leg

Preparations Before Sewing

  • Preparing for the sew along

Machine Settings

  • Setting up your machine

Stabilizing The Pocket Area

  • Stabilizing the pocket area

Top Stitching Tips - Finishing The Faux Pocket

  • Top stitching tips and finishing the faux pocket

Sewing The Crotch Seam

  • Sewing and top stitching the crotch seam

Basting For Fitting

  • Basting the pants for fitting

Let's Talk About Fit

  • Let's talk about fit

Additional Pattern Changes

  • Relooking at our pattern

Pattern Update and Questions Answered

  • Pattern work update and questions answered

Tips When Sewing With Denim

  • More tips when sewing with denim

Finishing Pant Leg Seams

  • Finishing the pant leg seams2

Zip And Front Waistband Panel

  • Optional - Adding a zipper shield
  • Preparing the zip and front waistband panel

Preparing Our Waistband

  • Preparing our waistband

Sewing The Zip

  • Inserting the zip

Sewing The Ribbing And Elastic

  • Attaching the ribbing and elastic

Final Steps For Sewing The Waistband

  • Final Steps in Sewing the waistband to the pants

Style Ideas

  • Style ideas3