Knit Pajama Sewing Class | Advanced Beginner | Saturday, July 18th 12-4 PM

Jirah Knit Top & Pants Set

Supply List

Fabric

• 2–4 yards of knit fabric (amount depends on size and fabric width)
  • Jersey knit
  • Cotton spandex (95/5)
  • Bamboo jersey
  • Rayon spandex
  • French terry (lightweight)
  • Modal jersey

Notions

• 1–2" wide elastic for the waistband (length = your waist measurement)
• Matching polyester thread
• Stretch sewing machine needle (75/11 or 90/14)
• Twin needle (optional, for professional-looking hems)
• Wash-away fabric marker or tailor's chalk
• Wonder Clips or pins suitable for knits

Tools

• Sewing machine
• Serger/overlocker (optional but recommended)
• Fabric scissors or rotary cutter
• Self-healing cutting mat (if using a rotary cutter)
• Acrylic ruler
• Measuring tape
• Seam ripper
• Iron and ironing board
• Safety pin or elastic threading tool

Recommended Skill Level

Beginner

Students should be comfortable with:

• Sewing basic seams
• Following a sewing pattern
• Sewing simple hems

Students will learn:

• Working with knit fabrics
• Sewing a knit crew-neck top
• Constructing an elastic waistband
• Sewing knit pants
• Hemming knit garments
• Tips for sewing stretch fabrics without puckering