Learn to Sew Jeans
Wednesdays 9.30am - 12.30pm x 4
Available spots
About the Class
There's nothing quite like a great pair of jeans. Whether your goal is to achieve a comfortable, flattering fit or master the specialist techniques used in jeans construction, this four-week course will guide you through the process of making your own custom pair of jeans. Over four weekly sessions, you'll learn key jeans-making techniques including fitting, topstitching, zip insertion, pocket construction, waistband application and professional finishing methods. The course can be tailored to your individual goals. If your priority is achieving a well-fitting jeans pattern that you can use again and again, we can spend more time focusing on fitting and pattern adjustments. If your priority is learning construction techniques and completing a finished pair of jeans, we can focus more heavily on the sewing process. Please note that if your focus is fit, there may be a small amount of homework between classes. Achieving a great fit often requires testing adjustments, and depending on the alterations needed, you may need to make more than one toile before cutting into your final fabric. If fit is your main priority, we recommend making a toile before cutting into your chosen denim. A budget denim with a similar weight and stretch percentage to your final fabric works particularly well. For non-stretch jeans patterns, calico can also be used, although a cheaper denim will usually give a more accurate representation of the finished garment. Suitable Patterns Helene Jeans by Anna Allen (straight and wide leg options) Brook Jeans by Helens Closet (straight leg option) Ash Jeans by Megan Nielsen (stretch denim, slim, skinny, flare and wide leg options) Dawn Jeans by Megan Nielsen (skinny, straight and wide leg options) If you'd like to make a different jeans pattern, please get in touch before purchasing your supplies so we can check that it's suitable for the course and achievable within the timeframe. You'll need to bring: everything your selected pattern requires, plus fabric to toile if applicable Experience Level This is an intermediate-level course. You should be confident using a sewing machine independently and have experience following commercial sewing patterns and constructing garments. This course is not suitable for complete beginners.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy – Classes & Workshops By booking a class or workshop with Ready Steady Sew, you agree to the terms outlined below. Please read carefully before booking. Booking & Payment All classes and workshops must be paid for in full at the time of booking to secure your place. Cancellations & Refunds Please check dates carefully before booking. As our classes run on specific dates and spaces are limited, all bookings are non-refundable We are unable to offer refunds if you are no longer able to attend, regardless of the reason. This includes illness, work commitments, or changes in personal circumstances. If You Are Unable to Attend If for any reason you are unable to attend, please contact us as soon as possible. We will always try to find someone to take your place as a goodwill gesture, however this is not guaranteed and we are not contractually obliged to do so If we are able to fill your space, we may offer you the option to move to a future class If we are unable to fill your space, your booking will remain non-refundable and non-transferable You are also welcome to send someone in your place. Please let us know their name and contact details in advance Non-Attendance Failure to attend your class will result in the loss of your booking No refunds or alternatives will be offered Partially Attended Courses We do not offer refunds or alternatives for partially attended courses or workshops, please ensure you can come to all dates If We Need to Cancel In the unlikely event that we need to cancel or reschedule a class: We will aim to give at least one week’s notice where possible, however in some circumstances this may be less You will be offered a full refund, or The option to move to an alternative date Please note that we are not liable for any additional costs or losses incurred, including but not limited to travel, accommodation, or purchased materials and fabrics. As a small business, we rely on full classes to remain sustainable, and offering transfers or refunds to everyone who requests them would result in under-booked classes. We encourage you to ensure you're available for the dates of the course you book. Once a spot is reserved, it is committed to you, and we cannot accommodate changes to future sessions regardless of the reason.