{"product_id":"intermediate-mitchell-trousers-1","title":"Intermediate - Mitchell Trousers","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMitchell Trousers – Four-Part Intermediate Pants Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to make a truly special pair of handmade pants? In this intermediate class, we’ll be making the Mitchell Trousers by Closet Core Patterns — a high-waisted trouser with a beautiful wide-leg silhouette, fly front zipper, hidden waistband facing, and unique angled front pockets built into deep front pleats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a great class if you’ve sewn a few garments and are ready to build your pants-making skills. The Mitchell Trousers are stylish, comfortable, and full of thoughtful details that will help you grow as a garment sewist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re listing this as an intermediate class because trousers involve more detailed construction, including fitting, a fly front zipper, pleats, pockets, waistband finishing. We’ll walk through the process step by step so you can build confidence with each part of the project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkills You'll Learn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to take measurements and choose your size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to sew and construct trousers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to sew pleats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to sew angled front pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to sew a fly front zipper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to sew a hidden waistband facing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to sew optional back welt pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to hem pants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePants fitting and construction tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntermediate sewists who already know how to use a sewing machine and have some garment sewing experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou should feel comfortable threading and using a sewing machine independently, sewing basic seams, following pattern instructions, and pressing as you sew. You should have some beg \/ adv beginner garment sewing experience already. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvided: Sewing pattern, zipper, hook and bar, D rings, sliders, interfacing, sewing machines, sergers, coordinating thread, fabric shears, pins\/clips, marking tools, measuring tape, irons, and instructor guidance throughout class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeeded: Your own fabric, pocket lining fabric. Please bring your fabric to the first class, pre-washed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested fabrics: linen, cotton twill, wool suiting, gabardine, tencel twill, lightweight denim, corduroy, or other light- to medium-weight woven fabrics suitable for trousers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabric Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView A – Tapered Leg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSizes 0–12: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2¾ yards (45\" wide)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2¼ yards (58\" wide)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSizes 14–22: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3½ yards (45\" wide)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 yards (58\" wide)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSizes 24–32: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3¾ yards (45\" wide)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3¼ yards (58\" wide)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView B – Wide Leg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSizes 0–12: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3½ yards (45\" wide)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2¾ yards (58\" wide)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSizes 14–24: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3¾ yards (45\" wide)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3½ yards (58\" wide)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSizes 26–32: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 yards (45\" wide)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3½ yards (58\" wide)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePocket lining:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ¾ yard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel: Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax Class Size: 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuration: 4 sessions, 3 hours each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchedule: Tuesday evenings, 6–9 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass Breakdown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 1: Measurements + Pattern Prep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents will receive the Mitchell Trousers pattern, take measurements, choose a size, review the pattern, discuss fabric choice, and begin cutting\/prepping pattern pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 2: Cutting Fabric + First Construction Steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll cut out fabric (you might do this for homework - your instructor will let you know in the first class), transfer markings, and begin trouser construction, including pleats, pockets, and the first steps of assembling the pants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 3: Fly Front, Seams + Trouser Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll continue construction with the fly front zipper, pant legs, seams, fit check, and additional trouser details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 4: Waistband Facing + Finishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll finish the trousers with the hidden waistband facing, closure, optional back welt pockets, hems, pressing, and final fit check.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the end of the series, you’ll have a beautiful pair of handmade trousers and more confidence sewing pants with elevated construction details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Images by Closet Core Patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave questions about your class? 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