
School Holiday Class | Make Your Own Elastic Shorts
Make Your Own Elasticated Shorts
Create the perfect pair of shorts that are uniquely yours.
In this fun and beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn how to sew your own comfortable elastic-waist shorts while adding creative details to make them one of a kind. Whether you prefer something simple or love adding personality, you'll leave with a handmade garment you'll be proud to wear.
Throughout the workshop you'll learn how to:
- Read and cut from a simple pattern
- Sew an elastic waistband
- Construct your shorts with a professional finish
- Add optional side or patch pockets
- Personalise your shorts with ruffles, appliqué or decorative patches
- Finish your garment neatly and confidently
You'll take home:
- A finished pair of handmade elasticated shorts
- New sewing skills and the confidence to continue making at home
Your workshop includes:
- Choice of fabric and creative embellishments
- Use of sewing machines, overlockers and studio equipment
- Guidance and hands-on support throughout
Perfect for confident beginners.
Suitable for: Confident beginners
Dates: Friday 25 September & Friday 2 October
Time: 10:00am–12:00pm
Duration: 2 hours
Investment: $60 per class
What to bring: Just yourself — we'll provide the machines, tools, guidance and fabric.
Come and spend a creative morning making a wardrobe staple that's as practical as it is personal.
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