Name: Fiber Arts/Sewing: Pants Workshop
Start: 2026-04-07T17:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-04-07T20:30:00-07:00
Location: Chimera Arts and Maker Space

$Fiber Arts\/Sewing: Pants Workshop$

Get ready to unleash your creativity and style with a hands-on sewing workshop where you'll craft your own unique wardrobe pieces.
About this Event

Fiber Arts/Sewing: Make Your Own Clothes

This is a series of four 3-hour classes

Pacific Pants Pattern

Class Schedule 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Tues 04/07/26
Tues 04/14/26
Tues 04/21/26
Tues 04/28/26

During our Pants Workshop you will have the opportunity to enhance your sewing skills under the guidance of our sewing instructor Shannon Marshall. You are encouraged to bring your own machine in good working condition, with the power cord, foot control, accessories and instruction manual, if available. Classroom sewing machines are available for use.

In this 4-part hands-on workshop series you'll gain confidence working with woven fabrics while completing a practical, wearable garment. We're using the Pacific Pants pattern, suitable for confident beginner and intermediate skill levels.

You'll learn the best techniques for:

Pattern adjustments
Layout and cutting
Sewing seams, hems, darts, and pockets
Installing elastic and a drawstring.

Refund Policy: No refunds if you miss a class, arrive late, or have to leave early.

Class length: 4 class meetings, 3 hours each

Class size: 4 minimum, 8 maximum

Age range: 16 and up

Instructor: Shannon Marshall, owner of Sonoma County Sewing Company.

Shannon has been a professional seamstress since 1998, a sewing teacher since 2005, and a local business owner since 2017.

Over the years she has worked with many local designers and small businesses, sewing their prototypes, samples, and custom orders

Cancellation Policy: Attendees must register for classes or request cancellations/refunds 7 days in advance. (Some classes may require more time.) Eventbrite fees will be charged to the attendee. No walk-ins.

Questions? [email protected]

Supplies (Not included in the cost of the class)

Pacific Pants pattern, purchase and print the pattern and instructions before class https://www.laraehandmade.com/
Fabric 3 - 5 yards, pre-washed. Fabric Recommendations- Linen, canvas, denim, cotton, tencel, hemp, and other non-stretch fabrics are recommended. Please see page 6 of the Pacific Pant pattern instructions for the yardage amount needed for your size
Elastic for waistband - 1" / 2.54cm - 1 1/4" / 3.175cm width x Your Waist Measurements for length.