Sewing Kid's Clothes: Woven Pants

There's something extra special about sewing clothes for the little ones in your life. Start your journey into children's garment sewing with one of the easiest and most useful projects you can make, a pair of comfortable woven pants.

Designed for beginner sewists, this workshop introduces you to the fundamentals of sewing children's clothing using the Bobby Kids Woven Pant pattern by Style Arc. With an elastic waistband, functional front and back pockets, and a relaxed fit, these pull-on pants are practical, comfortable, and perfect for everyday adventures. The pattern is designed for woven fabrics such as cotton, linen, corduroy, and crepe.

Throughout the workshop, you'll learn the techniques behind children's garment construction while creating a pair of pants you'll be proud to say you made. Once you've mastered this project, you'll have the confidence to tackle many more handmade clothes for the kids in your life.

Sizes: We have patterns available for all sizes from 3 months to 10 years old

At a Glance

• 2 weekly sessions (5 hours total)
• Wednesdays, October 28 & November 4 6:45 pm – 9:15 pm
• Two instructors providing personalized guidance
• Sewing pattern included
• Fabric and supplies purchased separately

Is This Workshop Right for You?

This workshop is perfect for beginners who have completed our Sewing Prerequisite Class (or have equivalent sewing experience).

Whether you're sewing for your own children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or as a thoughtful handmade gift, this workshop is a wonderful introduction to making kids' clothes.

What You'll Learn

• Reading and preparing a children's sewing pattern.
• Choosing appropriate woven fabrics.
• Cutting fabric accurately.
• Installing pockets 
• Professional sewing techniques such as zig-zag stitch and topstitching
• Building confidence with garment construction techniques you'll use again and again.

A Few Things to Know

• Your sewing pattern is included in registration
• Fabric and supplies are purchased separately.
• You'll receive your pattern, shopping guide, fabric requirements, and workshop information before the first class so you have plenty of time to prepare.
• Some homework or preparation between sessions may be recommended.Everyone sews at a different pace. 
• While our goal is for everyone to complete their pants during the workshop, completion cannot be guaranteed. Depending on your sewing pace, some finishing at home may be required. Our instructors will ensure you have the knowledge and confidence to complete your project successfully.

Whether you're beginning a handmade wardrobe for a little one or simply want to learn the fundamentals of children's garment sewing, this workshop is the perfect place to start.

Early Bird Registration

Register by September 30 and save $20 with our Early Bird pricing.

Early Bird: $155 + HST
Regular Price: $175 + HST

Register early to secure your spot and receive your pattern, shopping guide, fabric requirements, and workshop information in advance so you have plenty of time to prepare.

We are so excited that you are considering joining us for this workshop. We want to make the experience seamless, carefree, and enjoyable for you. Let us know how we can help. 

Don't forget to add your workshop dates to your calendar as soon as you have registered. About a week prior to your workshop you will receive an email outlining further details of the workshop including what you will learn, what you need to bring, and our cancellation policy. The email will also include our class waiver that will need to be signed online prior to attending the workshop. 

If you would like to know the fabric and notion requirements for the workshop in advance of a week please email or phone us at your convenience. 

At the studio we allow water and light snacks around the cutting table and sewing machines, other types of drinks and larger snacks can be enjoyed in our store sitting area. Cell phones, devices are great learning tools, you are welcome to bring and use them. 

If you have any further questions please visit our Contact & Hours page for contact details. You can email, phone, or text us anytime. Most responses take place during business hours. 

The Main Fabric Studio is located at 64 Hatt St., Unit 102, Dundas, ON.

Parking is available in the gravel parking lot on the east side of the building. To access the lot, drive down the narrow gravel laneway that runs along the east side of the building (between our building and the Rexall). The parking lot is located at the end of the laneway.

Our entrance is on the lower level of the building, directly off the parking lot. Once inside, the Main Fabric Studio is straight down the hallway from the entrance.

Please note that outside of 9:00 am–5:00 pm, the exterior building doors are locked. An instructor will be waiting at the entrance 10 minutes before your workshop begins until approximately 5 minutes after the scheduled start time. If you arrive after that time, simply use the keypad at the entrance to call the Main Fabric Studio directly, and one of our instructors will come let you in.

We look forward to welcoming you to the studio!

Registration & Payment

You may choose to pay for your workshop in full at the time of registration or reserve your spot with a 50% deposit. The remaining balance will automatically be charged approximately 20 days before your workshop begins using your original payment method.

If you register within 20 days of the workshop start date, full payment is required at the time of registration.

Your workshop registration is confirmed once either full payment or the required deposit has been received.

Age Requirements

Unless otherwise stated, workshop participants must be 16 years of age or older to attend independently.

Participants 7–15 years of age are welcome to attend workshops designated for younger sewists when accompanied by a paying adult who is also participating in the workshop.

All participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian complete the online workshop waiver before attending.

Cancellations & Transfers

We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel your workshop registration, please let us know as soon as possible.

• More than 7 days before your workshop: Receive a full refund.

• Between 3 and 7 days before your workshop: Receive a 50% refund or transfer your registration to the next available offering of the same workshop (subject to availability).

• Within 48 hours of your workshop: Workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Some specialty workshops or events may have different cancellation policies. Any exceptions will be clearly noted on the individual workshop registration page.

If you're unable to attend, you're welcome to transfer your registration to a friend or family member. Simply email, call, or text us before the workshop so we can update our attendance list.

Workshop Preparation

Prior to your workshop, you'll receive important emails from Main Fabric with your workshop details, preparation instructions, materials list (if applicable), and a link to complete our online workshop waiver.

Please check your spam or junk folder and add our email address to your safe senders list to ensure you don't miss these important updates.

Workshop Waiver

All participants are required to complete our online workshop waiver before attending their first workshop.

Community Guidelines

Main Fabric is committed to creating a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive community where everyone feels comfortable learning, creating, and asking questions.

We welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, ages, and abilities. We ask that all participants treat fellow students, instructors, staff, and our shared studio space with kindness and respect. Harassment, discrimination, abusive behaviour, or conduct that disrupts the learning environment will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the workshop without refund.

Our goal is simple: to create a supportive space where everyone feels inspired to learn, grow, and enjoy the creative process.