Jeans Workshop with Lauren Taylor
Take your sewing to the next level and make your own custom jeans! Sewing your jeans doesn’t have to be scary or hard - and instructor/Jeans Queen Lauren Taylor will show you just how approachable (and fun!) it can be!
Students will learn using the Ginger Jeans from Closet Core Patterns (available in
Sizes 0-32 / 33”-63” hip) - a classic high-rise jean made with stretch denim. Students will have the option to make either the stovepipe or skinny leg version of the pattern. We'll review everything you need to know to make a professional-looking pair of jeans - choosing the correct size, basic fitting adjustments*, tips for accurate topstitching, serged seam finishes, an easy fly-front zipper, and installing all that hardware!
We'll kick off the weekend with a half-day to choose your size (we'll have pre-made samples of the Ginger Jeans so you can try them on!) and then cut and mark your denim. Construction will begin on Saturday and continue through the weekend. You will leave with not only a new pair of jeans but also the knowledge and empowerment to make more on your own!
* Please note that this is not a fit class. The focus of this workshop is jeans construction. We will not go over fit beyond very basic fitting adjustments at the beginning of class.
*This workshop is not eligible for stitch society discount
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Instructor: | Lauren Taylor |
| Instructor Bio: | Lauren Taylor is a Nashville-based denim artist, pattern nerd, and professional jeans maker best known for turning everyday denim into truly special, better-than-store-bought garments. Through her brand and online presence (@lladybird), Lauren has built a reputation for making custom-fit jeans feel approachable, achievable, and downright fun. Lauren specializes in denim construction, fit adjustment, and modern garment techniques that help sewists finally love how their handmade clothes feel and fit. She has a gift for breaking down complex processes into easy-to-understand steps, making her classes equal parts empowering and inspiring. When she’s not sewing, Lauren shares her journey, behind-the-scenes makes, and honest insight into the creative process, encouraging others to embrace slow fashion, skill-building, and personal style through handmade clothing. If you’ve ever wanted to master denim, conquer garment fitting, or finally make a pair of jeans that fits like a dream, Lauren is the teacher you want behind the machine with you. |
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