EASY WIDE-LEG TROUSERS
These flattering, on-trend, wide-leg, pull-on trousers with side-seam pockets look great made up in summer-weight cotton prints, light-weight denim, chambray, cotton drill, poplin and linen. Worn casually with trainers or dressed up with sparkly sandals they'll see you through the summer and beyond. This workshop is ideal for skill levels from Beginners+ who have already learned to use a sewing machine and are looking for a first clothing project (essentially you'll already have made our easy level pyjamas or similar beginner-level project).
You will learn how to prepare your fabric, pin on paper patterns, cut out and sew this loose-fit style with it's gently elasticated waist and side seam pockets using an exclusive FASHIONSKOOL paper pattern provided in your chosen size. Pick up lots of great sewing tips whilst joining the pieces together using a sewing machine and finishing seams neatly.
Please refer to the sizing notes below to choose your size and state your requirement when booking so that a pattern can be prepared for you:
SIZING OPTIONS:
Children's Sizes: age 10-11, age 11-12. Teen sizes : 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 or 14.
The difference between 'Teen' sizing and children's sizing is in the cut of the pattern; teen sizes are based on UK women's sizing but adapted for a slightly less 'curvy' figure. Styles have proportionate darts where appropriate, shaped waist and hips, and longer body, arm and leg lengths than for equivalent children's sizes. For example, the Teen's size 10 is most comparable to a women's dress size 10 and children's age 16 clothing size, further sizing advice given on request. Size up if you're between sizes.
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:
For this workshop you will need to provide medium-weight 100% cotton woven fabric; plain or printed. This project works well in prints (FASHIONSKOOL especially loves camo or tropical prints and vertical stripes). Prints should ideally be 2-way printed; (for 1-direction prints add an extra 25cms to the length measurements given below. Recommended fabric types include medium-weight poplin, chambray, lightweight denim, or medium-weight linen. Please avoid large repeats, obvious checks or horizontal stripes that will need matching, crinkles, crepes, knits, sheer, light or heavyweight fabrics and man-made type fabrics (i.e., polyester).
114 cm/45" width fabric:
For sizes age 10-11 or age 11-12 = 2.20m
For teen sizes 4-10 = 2.30m, 12-14 = 2.70m
OR
150 cm/60" width fabric:
For sizes age 11-12 =1.50m.
For teen sizes 4-8 = 1.70m, 10-14 = 1.80m
Refreshments, equipment, elastic and threads are all provided. Please bring slippers or indoor soft shoes to wear, a water bottle and a packed lunch; weather permitting, we'll have a picnic in the garden. Please read the BOOKINGS page before making your booking.
Level: Beginners+ age 10-16 years (younger capable stitchers always considered)
Date: Friday 10th April, 2026
Time: 10.30 am - 4.00 pm
Cost: £58 (+byo fabric)