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Intermediate
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1 hour

Taught by Deborah Kreiling
Deb Kreiling is the design development director for Simplicity Patterns, and in this masterful course, she tackles one of the most challenging garments: Pants. Using the Simplicity Amazing Fit Pant pattern, Deb shows you step by step how to sew a pair of pants that will fit any shape and size. Learn crucial elements like how to sew waistbands, pockets, zippers and hems, plus Deb’s tips and tricks from her 40+ years at Simplicity, including what fabrics work best for trousers and how to baste and fine-tune fit. Tackling a pant pattern may seem like a tall order, but with Deb in your sewing studio walking you through each stitch, this pattern will come together with ease.
What you’ll get:
Learn how to:
- Follow a Simplicity Amazing Fit pattern
- Pick and adjust size
- Sew a zippered fly
- Sew a fitted waistband
- Baste and fine-tune fit garment
- Hem pant legs
What you’ll get:
- A hands-on course showing how to sew a perfectly fitting pair of pants.
- 9 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supplies list and pattern references
- Step-by-step expert instruction from Deborah Kreiling, the Design Development Director of Simplicity Pattern Company
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students

Chapters
01:00
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01:45
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06:35
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04:27
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14:56
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23:00
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10:41
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17:14
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02:30
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Materials
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Simplicity Pattern 8056, AA for sizes 10 – 18 and BB for 20W – 28W
- Fabric in lightweight denim, wool, linen blend or heavy cotton (see pattern for full fabric list and yardage)
- Lining fabric in cotton weight
- Iron-on Interfacing
- Fabric scissors
- Paper scissors
- Snips
- Tape measure
- Ruler
- Seam stick (optional)
- ¼” double fold bias tape (optional)
- Hand sewing needles
- Matching thread
- Contrasting thread
- Seam ripper
- Marking pens
- Buttons or hook attachment for inside of fly
- Pins
- 7” zipper
- Sewing machine
- Iron and ironing surface





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