A relaxed, two-evening workshop where participants learn to draft a simple pair of custom-fit pants. Leave with new skills, a reusable custom pattern, and a fun, social experience shared over local craft beer.
(For confident beginners to intermediate sewists. Own machine required for Class 2)
November 12 & 19 (2-night course) 7-9:30PM
$160 includes supplies and a beverage of choice
About Megan Zandstra:
Megan Zandstra is a patternmaker and sewist educated in Vancouver and Rome, Italy. She specializes in creating practical, custom-fit garments and enjoys helping people understand how clothing is constructed rather than simply following commercial sewing patterns. Her workshops focus on building confidence through approachable techniques and hands-on learning.
More info about workshop:
Session One (2.5 hours)
Using large sheets of paper, participants will draft a simple, versatile pair of pull-on pants featuring:
• Elastic waistband (no fly)
• Straight, wide or gently tapered leg
• Beginner-friendly construction
Session Two (2.5 hours)
Students will sew a practice garment to evaluate fit and learn how to make common fitting adjustments. By the end of the workshop, each participant will leave with a personalized pattern that can be reused to make future pairs of pants.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
Take accurate body measurements
Transfer and label a reusable sewing pattern
Understand basic garment ease and fit
Sew a basic toile (practice garment)
Draft a simple pants pattern from scratch
Evaluate fit and make common pattern adjustments
Participant Requirements
Participants should already know how to operate a sewing machine and sew a straight seam. This is not intended as a beginner sewing class.
Students Bring
Both Sessions Session Two only
Paper scissors Fabric scissors
Pencil Machine Thread
Eraser Measuring tape
Working sewing machine (participant must
know how to thread and operate their own
machine)
Metric ruler (minimum 60 cm recommended)
Sewing pins or clips
Instructor Provides
Drafting paper
Toile fabric
Pattern instructions/handouts
Suitable Audience
Confident beginners through intermediate sewists who are comfortable using a sewing machine and wish to improve garment fit.
Minimum age: 19+