Sewing Jeans Retreat
January 10 - 12, 2025 in Puerto Rico
Anyone can sew their own clothes! It just takes a little imagination, some instruction, and practice.
In our Jeans-making Weekend Sewing Intensive, learn the skills you need to sew jeans that look professionally made. With all that topstitching and hardware, sewing jeans can be an intimidating project, but it doesn't have to be! In this 2-day sewing class, students cut and sew the Claryville Jeans by Workroom Social. Skills learned in this class can be applied to sewing other jeans, trousers, and skirts.
We encourage anyone who is interested in sewing clothes to join us, whether you are strictly a hobbyist or interested in learning clothing construction skills to bring your original fashion designs to life.
Class Description
Our Jeans-making Sewing Intensive is like taking a 3-day sewing vacation, and we’ve taught wonderful students who have visited us from all over the world. After this class you’ll start your week with lots of excitement to continue your sewing adventures at home!
Classwork includes:
- How to read, use, and modify a commercially made sewing pattern
- Muslin fittings and basic pattern alterations. Students are able to try on jeans in various sizes for a best-fit estimate before making their project
- How to prep, cut, and mark fabric
- How to work with stretch denim
- How to sew patch and front jeans pockets
- How to sew a fly front on your jeans
- How to install a jeans waistband
- Tips for accurate topstitching
- How to install jeans hardware including a jeans button and rivets
- Seam finishing methods
- Sewing methods to increase speed and accuracy
Supply kit with specialty fabrics and notions is available for students to purchase.
Tuition includes:
- Coffee and Snacks on Friday
- Coffee, Lunch and treats Saturday and Sunday
- Jeans sewing pattern
- Handouts and other supporting materials
- Use of studio equipment and tools
If you prefer to work on your own sewing machine, you are welcome to bring it.
Due to the unique nature of this course, a supply kit with specialty fabrics and notions is available for students to purchase.
Skills needed to take this class include:
- Experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting sewing machines
- Experience sewing straight and curved seams
- A general understanding of sewing patterns