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Craft a unique, handcrafted pair of blue jeans tailored to your exact fit in this open-to-the-public, 2.5-day workshop. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced sewist, this program will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to create a professional-grade garment you’ll love. In this workshop, you’ll work with premium denim, professional hardware and notions, and tools specific for workwear and denim, resulting in a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted pair of new blue jeans just for you!
Yes, you can make jeans on your home sewing machine, but using industrial equipment to sew denim is a game-changer. At NextFab you’ll sew on our straight-stitch machines and sergers and have access to all the single-use machines (like the rivet press, bar tack, and buttonhole). The class focuses on construction techniques with slight tweaks for fitting (length, waist-hip grading). Never used an industrial sewing machine? Not a problem. NextFab has an industrial sewing jumpstart track you can take in advance.
Students will be using a straight-legged, high-rise, rigid denim pattern. Denim kits and hardware will be available for purchase on-site.
Tuition: $700 (includes 2.5 days of instruction, 2 lunches, snacks throughout the day, first night drinks, and final night champagne). Denim kit (includes 2 yards denim, + hardware kit with zipper, pattern): $75. Hardware-only kit (if you bring your own denim) includes hardware, zipper, pattern: $30.
Bonus: Want to keep accessorizing your jeans and continue your learning at NextFab? Take our Leatherworking I class, and we’ll include one month of membership (valued at $219) for free, and you’ll walk away with a custom leather belt! Our membership allows you to keep using your skills – make another belt for a family member or try another pattern for jeans. With a NextFab membership, you can continue using the studio and making amazing things! Email sales@nextfab.com to activate.
Day 1: Welcome! Try on sample sizes, cut your denim Day 2: We start sewing! Most students will end the day having completed the back legs of their jeans, the front pockets, and the zipper installation. Day 3: We top stitch around the zipper, attach the back and front legs, install the waistband, and have a fashion show!
Let us know your prefered dates and times, and we’ll work with you to put something on the calendar. Please note we need at least 48 hours notice to schedule classes.