Learn to sew a pair of pajama shorts with an elastic waistband and gain enough knowledge to go home and make them on your own. You’ll learn how to construct shorts and also learn to finish seams, sew elastic, hem by machine, and read a commercial pattern. We’ll discuss additions such as pockets, sizing, and common fitting issues such as shortening/lengthening, full or straight hip, full tummy, flat or full seat, swayback, etc., as time allows. You’ll be able to easily translate what you’ve learned in this class into sewing pants, sweatpants, and shorts with fabric of your choice for children and adults.

Student prerequisites: Basic familiarity with using a sewing machine, including threading the sewing machine, winding and installing a bobbin, sewing a straight seam, backstitching at the beginning and end of a seam, changing a needle, etc.)

Student supplies: All supplies, including fabric and equipment included.

About the instructors, Karen & Jen: Karen has been sewing and quilting for over 40 years and has sewn garments, home decor, and quilts. Jen has also been sewing for years, making simple garments, quilts, bags, pillows, and accessories from patterns or reconstructing what she sees. She enjoys sharing what she’s learned to help others build confidence in their skills in a supportive, encouraging environment.

Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline Tool Libraries and Reuse Commons Lake City. Please choose the level that best fits your household’s income. If cost is a concern, we encourage you to contact us at info@seattlereconomy.org to discuss options.

ACCESSIBILITY: 

• The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender restroom. The restroom is ADA-compliant.
• Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events. However, attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
• Please contact us with any accessibility needs or requests. 

GETTING THERE:

• By transit: Served by King County Metro bus RapidRide E Line on Aurora Ave N and N 165th.
• By bike: The venue is located one block west of the Interurban Trail. Shoreline Light Rail stations are each about 2 miles away. A bicycle rack is available outside the building. If the tool library is not open and space is available, students are welcome to bring their bicycles inside the building.
• Car parking: There is an asphalt parking lot that fits up to 20 cars. There is one ADA van accessible parking space with an access aisle.

Children are welcome at some classes with their parent or guardian on a case-by-case basis, either as a student or as an observer. If you would like your child to attend a class with you, please email info@seattlereconomy.org with their age and experience. Let us know if they will be a student or an observer, the name and date of the class, and we will determine if it is appropriate.