• VIRTUAL SEWING COURSE: Helene Jeans
  • VIRTUAL SEWING COURSE: Helene Jeans
  • VIRTUAL SEWING COURSE: Helene Jeans
  • VIRTUAL SEWING COURSE: Helene Jeans
  • VIRTUAL SEWING COURSE: Helene Jeans
  • VIRTUAL SEWING COURSE: Helene Jeans
  • VIRTUAL SEWING COURSE: Helene Jeans
  • VIRTUAL SEWING COURSE: Helene Jeans

VIRTUAL SEWING COURSE: Helene Jeans

$375.00

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Step up your sewing skills and learn to make a pair of Anna Allen Helene Jeans in this 8-part sewing course!
The Helene Selvedge Jeans are a very high waisted, fitted, non-stretch jeans pattern and is available in two separate size ranges: 00-22 (hip 34”-51”) and 14-32 (hip 43”-61”). This pattern is based on heritage denim jeans from the 1930’s-1960’s. It has traditional 5 pocket styling including two front scoop pockets, a coin pocket inside the right front pocket, and two pointed patch pockets on the back. It has a V-shaped back yoke and a traditional straight waistband with belt loops. Basically, this is going to be the most epic, classic garment you have ever sewn! Choose any view: slim leg, slim-straight leg, wide-leg, or shorts!

This workshop will (virtually!) meet for eight sessions. You'll learn how to:

  • Print and assemble a PDF pattern at home
  • Measure the body accurately to for fitted, non-stretch jeans
  • Work from a commercial pattern, including size selection, deciphering instructions, cutting from paper pattern pieces, and more
  • Sew straight, slim, wide, or shorts-length legs!
  • Sew scoop, coin, and patch pockets
  • Sew a v-shaped back yoke
  • Sew belt loops
  • Install rivets (Optional)
  • Accurately topstitch denim
  • Sew a zipper fly (Please note: You can We will not be covering how to sew a button fly during this workshop!)

 

This is a 8-part course being held on the following dates:

NOTE: Registration opens on Friday 9/2 at 3:30pm EST!

 


Tuesday 10/25 at 6:30pm-7:30pm EST- The is an introductory info session to kick off the workshop and discuss sizing, fitting, fabric prep, pattern cutting, etc. Students will be tasked with washing/pressing their fabric + cutting out their patterns and fabric at their own pace before the first session of sewing. For the remainder of the course, students will sew along with the instructor as they demonstrate each step. Homework may be assigned between sessions.

Thursday 10/27 at 6:30pm-8:30pm EST

Tuesday 11/1 at 6:30pm-8:30pm EST

Thursday 11/3 at 6:30pm-8:30pm EST

Tuesday 11/8 at 6:30pm-8:30pm EST

Thursday 11/10 at 6:30pm-8:30pm EST

Tuesday 11/15 at 6:30pm-8:30pm EST

Thursday 11/17 at 6:30pm-8:30pm EST


**Each session will be recorded and access links are sent by 11:30am EST the morning following class. If you can't make a session, no sweat! Use the recording to catch up.** 

 

Skill Requirements

Please note this is an advanced-level workshop. This workshop is suitable for intermediate/advanced students who are comfortable using their sewing machine and have completed several garment project in the recent past.

 

Materials + Tools Required

**Save 10% on supplies purchased at Brooklyn Craft Co with code HELENE10**

  • Helene Jeans pattern -  If you prefer not to print/ assemble your pattern at home, we highly recommend our friends Brooklyn Motif for wide format pattern printing! They have generously extended an offer of 15% off pattern printing for Brooklyn Craft Co workshops with code CLASS.
  • 2-5.5 yards (depending on size and fabric width, see charts in photos above) 10-15 oz selvedge denim or other denim/ other bottom weight fabric with very little to no stretch like cotton canvas, twill, corduroy, etc. 
  • .5 yd Pocket Lining Fabric: Light weight woven fabrics 
  • 1.5 yard light to medium weight fusible interfacing
  • 17mm waistband button
  • Metal YKK jeans zipper, 6-10 inches depending on size
  • 6 rivets (Optional)
  • Topstitching thread
  • Sewing machine -- please make sure your machine is in good working order before registering for this workshop. 
  • Iron and ironing board or mat

 

Class Details

Date & Time: Eight parts-- see dates above! Please note: the date you select a the top of the page is the first of eight parts for this workshop.

Location: Anywhere! This workshop will be hosted virtually via Zoom! Details will be emailed within 24-48 hours before the workshop begins.

Cost: $375

Max # of students: 8

All class registrations are final; please view our policy for more information.

  

 

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

 Christine Haynes is a Brooklyn-based sewing author, teacher, and pattern designer. Christine grew up in Saugatuck, MI, a small beach community on the southwestern coast of Lake Michigan, where the arts were part of her daily life. She attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in the department of Film, Video, and New Media. 

Her mother taught her to sew around the age of 10, and it grew from a personal hobby, until it became her main artistic outlet. After selling ready-to-wear garments for many years, Christine turned her focus to teaching others to experience the joy of making clothing for themselves through her patterns, books, and workshops. 

Christine can be found at www.christinehaynes.com and on Instagram at @christinehaynes

 

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