Parent/Child registration- saves $75. ($275 is for the parent/child ticket combo) Make memories together!
Learn to sew a comfortable, versatile pair of pants from start to finish in 4 weeks! This beginner-friendly series is taught by Slow Stitch Designer-in-Residence Sarah Tombelli, who brings her professional design and sewing experience into the studio to guide you through making a garment of your own. No experience required.
4-Week Beginner Sewing Series: 4 Saturdays from 11am–2pm: Sept 26, Oct 3, Oct 10 & Oct 17, 2026
Using the Style Arc Como Knit Pant sewing pattern, you'll learn foundational sewing and garment construction skills while making a comfortable, wide-leg elastic waist pant you can customize to your personal style.
Class Includes:
4 weekly sessions at Slow Stitch from 11am–2pm
Learn how to use a sewing machine & sew your own pants!
Learn how to read and use a commercial sewing pattern that you can take home and reuse
Garment construction and fitting
Pant-making techniques including an elastic waistband, in-seam pockets and hemming
Hands-on guidance from Sarah throughout the process
THE PATTERN: The Style Arc Como Knit Pant is an easy, wide-leg pant featuring a comfortable elastic waistband and in-seam pockets. Make them full-length or customize the length to create your perfect pair. This is a great wardrobe staple and a pattern you can use again and again!
You Bring:
Style Arc Como Knit Pant sewing pattern
Fabric for your pants
We Provide:
Sewing machines, tools and supplies
Elastic and other notions listed on the pattern
Professional sewing and fitting support
By the end of the series, you'll have a handmade pair of pants and the foundational skills, resources, and confidence to keep sewing clothing on your own.
Pattern Purchase Link:
Style Arc Como Knit Pant – Amazon
Notes on Fabric: For this class, we recommend choosing a stable, beginner-friendly fabric with a little structure. Although the Como Pant is designed for knit fabric, you do not need to use a knit for this class.
Recommended fabrics include:
Lightweight denim or chambray
Cotton twill or stretch twill
Lightweight to medium-weight corduroy
Cotton or cotton blends
Linen or linen blends
Stable French terry, sweatshirt or sweatpant fabric
Ponte knit or another stable, low-stretch knit
Cotton poplin for a lighter-weight pant
We would avoid very stretchy jersey or rib knits, spandex-heavy fabrics, rayon/viscose, silky or slippery fabrics, very lightweight fabrics, and heavy denim. While some of these fabrics can make beautiful pants, they can be more challenging to cut and sew when you're just learning.
How Much Fabric to Buy:
45" wide fabric: 3 yards
60" wide fabric: 2½ yards
We recommend purchasing a little extra rather than coming up short, especially when you're learning to lay out and cut a commercial pattern.
Not sure if your fabric will work? Reach out to us before purchasing! You can send us a photo or link to the fabric you're considering, and we're happy to help determine if it's a good choice for the class.
Notes on Sizing: The Style Arc Como Pant is available in different pattern size ranges, so make sure you purchase the pattern packet that includes your size. Sewing pattern sizing is different from standard store sizing, so participants should choose their pattern size based on their actual waist and hip measurements, rather than the size they typically purchase in stores.
Need help figuring out your measurements? There are lots of helpful videos on YouTube that demonstrate how to properly measure yourself. We recommend starting there—search “how to properly measure my waist and hips.”
If you still need help, reach out to us! We’re happy to help take your measurements and determine the best pattern size for you.
Parent/Child registration- saves $75. ($275 is for the parent/child ticket combo) Make memories together!
Learn to sew a comfortable, versatile pair of pants from start to finish in 4 weeks! This beginner-friendly series is taught by Slow Stitch Designer-in-Residence Sarah Tombelli, who brings her professional design and sewing experience into the studio to guide you through making a garment of your own. No experience required.
4-Week Beginner Sewing Series: 4 Saturdays from 11am–2pm: Sept 26, Oct 3, Oct 10 & Oct 17, 2026
Using the Style Arc Como Knit Pant sewing pattern, you'll learn foundational sewing and garment construction skills while making a comfortable, wide-leg elastic waist pant you can customize to your personal style.
Class Includes:
4 weekly sessions at Slow Stitch from 11am–2pm
Learn how to use a sewing machine & sew your own pants!
Learn how to read and use a commercial sewing pattern that you can take home and reuse
Garment construction and fitting
Pant-making techniques including an elastic waistband, in-seam pockets and hemming
Hands-on guidance from Sarah throughout the process
THE PATTERN: The Style Arc Como Knit Pant is an easy, wide-leg pant featuring a comfortable elastic waistband and in-seam pockets. Make them full-length or customize the length to create your perfect pair. This is a great wardrobe staple and a pattern you can use again and again!
You Bring:
Style Arc Como Knit Pant sewing pattern
Fabric for your pants
We Provide:
Sewing machines, tools and supplies
Elastic and other notions listed on the pattern
Professional sewing and fitting support
By the end of the series, you'll have a handmade pair of pants and the foundational skills, resources, and confidence to keep sewing clothing on your own.
Pattern Purchase Link:
Style Arc Como Knit Pant – Amazon
Notes on Fabric: For this class, we recommend choosing a stable, beginner-friendly fabric with a little structure. Although the Como Pant is designed for knit fabric, you do not need to use a knit for this class.
Recommended fabrics include:
Lightweight denim or chambray
Cotton twill or stretch twill
Lightweight to medium-weight corduroy
Cotton or cotton blends
Linen or linen blends
Stable French terry, sweatshirt or sweatpant fabric
Ponte knit or another stable, low-stretch knit
Cotton poplin for a lighter-weight pant
We would avoid very stretchy jersey or rib knits, spandex-heavy fabrics, rayon/viscose, silky or slippery fabrics, very lightweight fabrics, and heavy denim. While some of these fabrics can make beautiful pants, they can be more challenging to cut and sew when you're just learning.
How Much Fabric to Buy:
45" wide fabric: 3 yards
60" wide fabric: 2½ yards
We recommend purchasing a little extra rather than coming up short, especially when you're learning to lay out and cut a commercial pattern.
Not sure if your fabric will work? Reach out to us before purchasing! You can send us a photo or link to the fabric you're considering, and we're happy to help determine if it's a good choice for the class.
Notes on Sizing: The Style Arc Como Pant is available in different pattern size ranges, so make sure you purchase the pattern packet that includes your size. Sewing pattern sizing is different from standard store sizing, so participants should choose their pattern size based on their actual waist and hip measurements, rather than the size they typically purchase in stores.
Need help figuring out your measurements? There are lots of helpful videos on YouTube that demonstrate how to properly measure yourself. We recommend starting there—search “how to properly measure my waist and hips.”
If you still need help, reach out to us! We’re happy to help take your measurements and determine the best pattern size for you.
