Basic Leggings Sewing Workshop ✄✄
what students are saying
In 3 hours continue to build your skills working with knit fabrics and make a pair of leggings! Leggings are versatile, layer-able, and above all, comfortable. The secret weapon for Melbourne's famous four seasons in one-day weather!
This course is ideal for students who have participated in our Complete Guide to Sewing with Stretchy Knits.
Sewing with knit fabrics (when you know what you are doing) is fast and convenient. If you've given it a go and had skipped stitches, puckered seams and general frustrations, we'll help you understand where you were going wrong.
With only ONE pattern piece, this is a great pattern to whip up fast! These simple leggings have a folded over waist casing with inserted elastic, you'll use various stretch stitches on the sewing machine and use overlockers if you wish.
Choosing the right fabric is absolutely essential for comfy leggings.
Please be sure to select a knit fabric with two-way stretch (not one-way). This is crucial for achieving the fit leggings are known for. Additionally, ensure it has at least 50% stretch. For breathable garments, a nice choice is a blend of predominantly natural fibre with some synthetic, for example, 90% Cotton and 10% Spandex. Read this article - Mood Fabrics best fabrics for leggings. We wrote this guide to help you out too - Thread Den Leggings Guide.
WORKSHOP PLAN
- Taking measurements
- Selecting the pattern size to make
- Lay up pattern pieces
- Cut out fabric
- Setting up and adjusting the machine for stretch stitches
- Leggings side seams with stretch stitches
- Creating a waist casing
- Inserting an elastic waistband
- Hemming
Workshop skill levels explained – click here.
Details
You will learn
- Understanding how knit fabric behaves, the needles to select and equipment required
- Measurements, choosing the right size when working with knit, pattern markings and pattern placement
- Use overlockers (optional) and sewing machine stretch stitches
You will get
- A pair of leggings made by you!
- A copy of the pattern and detailed instructions
Appropriate for
✄✄ Perfect for students who have participated in "The Complete Guide to Sewing Knits/Stretch Course". Intermediate Sewing Star: This sewing thing is really growing on you! You can follow a suggested layout and have now worked with a variety of woven fabrics, maybe even your first knits. You've stepped up to using patterns for simple garments like basic skirts, pants and tops. You've sewn a dart, inserted a basic zip and have finished edges with an overlocker.
Preparation
What to bring
- Gutermann polyester sewing machine thread - we recommend Gutermann Sew-All Polyester Sewing Thread
- Elastic 2.5 cm wide - & long enough to go around your waist (look for high-density elastic - usually sold on a roll)
- 1.5 metres of really stretchy knit that is a blend of natural and synthetic fibres
What to wear
casual
Planning a Private Event?
From corporate team building to birthdays and hen's parties, Thread Den can tailor a private sewing classes experience for your group.
Your Teacher
Thread Den
2417 reviewsLearn to sew, craft and create with Thread Den, located on Melbourne's vibrant Brunswick Street in Fitzroy. Since 2007, we've spent almost 20 years helping students start from the very beginning, level up their skills, and find their own unique style.
Coming to Thread Den feels like learning from a friend, a super nice, clever one, alongside a small group of fellow sewists. Everything you need is right there waiting for you: lovely big cutting tables, smooth-running Janomes with plenty of feet and accessories, inspiring resources, and friendly people to chat to along the way.
Your teachers bring years of experience, their own labels and businesses, and a genuine love of sharing their skills and craftsmanship with you.
Want to receive our lovely emails? Click here to join our mailing list.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 1 day before class starts. An admin fee of AU$35.00 applies.
- A transfer can be requested 4 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$10.00 applies.
- A credit note can be requested 4 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$10.00 applies.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
Terms & Conditions
Attendance & Preparation
Taking part in a workshop at Thread Den is fun, and we love teaching people our craft, but it''s your responsibility to clear your diary for the session(s) you''ve booked, especially if your course runs across multiple weeks. To finish your project, you''ll need to attend every session and arrive on time. Unfortunately, we can''t go back over material already covered, as it wouldn''t be fair to your fellow participants.
Please bear with us on this next point: our workshops and courses are usually booked out weeks in advance, so it isn''t always possible to simply move you into another session. If a suitable class is running and has space, we''ll try to offer you a discounted spot to help you catch up. If that''s not an option, you may need to book a private lesson to stay on track.
We also won''t chase you up to confirm you''re coming to class or that you have the right supplies. Most workshops require you to bring your own materials; we only offer a supplies kit at an additional cost for the Sewing Basics 3 Week Course. If you''re ever unsure what to bring, just email us at info@threadden.com and we''ll point you in the right direction.
We want you to love what you make just as much as we do, so please take our fabric recommendations seriously. Choosing a fabric suited to a more advanced skill level can make the experience frustrating rather than fun.
We do our best to answer common questions in each workshop description, but please don''t hesitate to email us with anything else. And we''d genuinely love to see the fabric you''re considering, we''re always happy to point you toward our favourite fabric and haberdashery suppliers.
Thanks for reading through the finer details, we appreciate it.
Our cancellation and refund policy is presented during the booking process.
Medical Events
Your safety and wellbeing are important to us. We reserve the right to make decisions necessary to protect the safety of all participants, this may include calling an ambulance on your behalf and at your expense.
Course Cancellations
- Classes are subject to sufficient enrolment (usually a minimum of 2 participants).
- We reserve the right to cancel any scheduled course.
This policy is also available on our website: threadden.com/about/bookings-and-cancellations-policy
'Have more questions about this class?
Tags:
Basic Leggings Sewing Workshop ✄✄
Book soon! 22618 people viewed this class.
Be the first to know when this class has new dates! Add your email to the waitlist.
Your Next Adventure Starts Here
Join thousands of learners exploring new skills and passions. Whether online or in person, our classes are designed to inspire, connect, and bring joy to learning. Start your journey today!
Explore classes