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Jeans Workshop

  • Bolt Fabric Boutique 4928 B Northeast 29th Avenue Portland, OR, 97211 United States (map)

Four Sundays

March 30th, April 6th, 13th, 27th 2025

2pm to 5pm

$275


Want to make jeans but nervous to start? Jeans are complex, but they don’t have to be scary! In this class, you’ll go step by step through the process of making jeans (using a pattern of your choice) and learn tips for topstitching, sewing with thick fabrics, assembling a fly, and more!

Not sure what pattern to pick? We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorites below!

Any pattern you select must have a yoked back and fly front.

Please note that jeans are not recommended as a first pants project. We highly recommend that participants are familiar with basic pants construction and any basic fit adjustments they may need (such as length adjustments and grading). This class is focused on jeans construction and will not cover fitting. If you are interested in a more detailed exploration of pants drafting and fit, please check out our Favorite Pants class here!

 
    • how to thread and use a sewing machine

    • basic sewing vocabulary

    • sewing a straight line and maintaining a seam allowance

    • hemming

    • handling curves

    Please note that jeans are not recommended as a first pants project. We highly recommend that participants are familiar with basic pants construction and any basic fit adjustments they may need (such as length adjustments and grading).

    • assembling a pair of fly front, yoked back jeans

    • tips for topstitching

    • working with heavy fabrics

    • applying jeans buttons and rivets

This is a Level 3 class. You’ll find more information about our class levels here!

Taught by Jen Boender

Ages 18 and up.

Our classroom is on the second floor and is currently only accessible by stairs. We are working on a solution to make our space accessible to everyone. Thanks for your understanding and patience while we work this out. You may e-mail us at classes@boltfabricboutique.com if you have any questions about this process.

This class requires a minimum of 2 participants. The class may be subject to cancellation if the minimum enrollment is not achieved.

Earlier Event: March 23
Knit Lab: Legging
Later Event: April 1
Gathered Dress Workshop