garments series: mitchell tailored pants

These classic pleated pants by Closet Core have timeless style. All views are high waisted with a fly front zipper and a comfy hidden waistband facing for a sleek continuous silhouette through the rise. Deep pleats in the front enclose a unique angled pocket. Darts shape the back, with optional back welt pockets. Pick your favorite style and customize your make by choosing between a tapered or wide leg, or add an optional adjustable waist tie. 

This is a great class to build skills and confidence for our sew your own jeans intensive in July. It teaches students how to sew a fly front zipper and welt pockets.

This class is suitable for our intermediate sewists who have prior garment sewing experience and know how to insert a basic zipper.  

Pattern includes sizes ranging from adult size 0 through to size 20. 

Students must come to class with their fabric pieces already cut out.  If you need assistance determining your size before you cut, please feel free to come to our WIP session on Friday February 24th from 7pm. Our instructor Erin will be on hand to assist you. 

Material requirements:
- Mitchell pattern by Closet Core, available here
- For a structured look, use sturdy woven fabrics like light to midweight denim, twill or canvas, and midweight linen, cotton and wool suiting. 
- For a softer effect, use midweight fabrics with drape, such as tencel twill, wool crepe, or silk noil. 
Required yardage is determined by your size, see pattern for yardage requirement by size. 

- Coordinating polyester thread
- 1/2 yd fusible interfacing, we recommend Pellon SF101. Available here
- 3/4 yd pocket lining, we recommend cotton. We have a wide selection available in the shop. 
- 5-7" pants zipper depending on size
- 2 x 5/8" button to secure fly front and inside waist
- Optional- 2 x 1 1/2" sew-in hook and bar closure for pants, available here 
- Optional - 2 x 1 1/2" slider buckles or 4 x D-rings for adjustable waist straps
- Optional: 2 yds double fold bias tape for waistband

Required tools: 

- Fabric scissors
- Pins and/or wonder clips
- seam ripper
- chalk or friction pen
- detail scissors

Cancellation Policy:

If you are unable to attend, a refund will only be provided if you notify us 72 hrs in advance in writing by email, there is a waitlist for the class, AND we are able to fill your spot.  Otherwise, a credit for a future class will be issued.

No refunds or credits will be provided if you notify us less than 72 hrs in advance. By registering for the class, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.