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Arden Pants by Helen’s Closet

$60.00 USD

CLASS DETAILS

Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Instructor: Pam Holmes
Class Fee: $60
Experience Level: Beginning garment sewists with basic sewing-machine experience; participants should have completed a pattern or two
Location: Bib & Tucker Sew-Op Shop
7001 Crestwood Blvd., Suite #806
Birmingham, AL 35210

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ABOUT THIS CLASS

Ready to sew your first pair of pants? Join instructor Pam Holmes for a hands-on garment sewing class featuring the Arden Pants by Helen’s Closet.

Designed for beginning garment sewists who are already comfortable using a sewing machine and have completed a pattern or two, this six-hour class will guide you through fitting, cutting, and constructing your own pair of Arden Pants.

You'll work through the process from taking measurements and choosing your size to adding pockets, constructing an elastic waistband, and finishing your pants.

Your printed Arden Pants pattern is included with the class.

WHAT TO BRING

Please bring:

• Prewashed and dried fabric suitable for pants
• 1½-inch-wide elastic for the waistband
• Matching thread
• Bobbins
• Paper scissors
• Fabric scissors or rotary cutter

  • If you plan to make the version with elasticized ankles, please also bring the appropriate elastic for the ankle cuffs.

Your printed Arden Pants pattern will be provided by the instructor.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

During this class, you'll learn and practice:

• Taking body measurements and choosing a size for a better fit
• Preparing and cutting your sewing pattern and fabric
• Constructing front pockets
• Preparing and attaching back pockets
• Sewing the front and back of the pants
• Creating an elastic waistband
• Finishing and hemming the cuffs

Before Class

Students should be comfortable with basic sewing machine operation, cutting fabric, and using an iron.

Please prewash and dry your fabric before class so it is ready to cut and sew.

This is a six-hour class, so students are encouraged to bring a lunch or snack.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Pam Holmes | Garment Construction

Pam is a retired preschool teacher and director of 20 years who has been sewing since she was six years old, when she began hand-stitching clothes for her Raggedy Ann doll. She later learned to sew on her mother's pink Atlas sewing machine.

Today, Pam enjoys sewing garments for herself and her granddaughter. When she's not sewing, she enjoys knitting, drinking coffee, watching Jeopardy!, and hiking.