{"product_id":"101-trousers-and-shorts","title":"101 Trousers and Shorts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn to sew your own perfectly fitting trousers or shorts using the Merchant and Mills “101” pattern.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for a relaxed, hands‑on sewing workshop where you’ll be guided step by step through making either \u003cstrong\u003e101 Trousers or 101 Shorts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is ideal if you want to build confidence, improve your skills, or finally tackle garment‑making with support.  This pattern is brilliant as you can either choose from wide leg trousers, cropped tapered trousers or shorts.  Once you have mastered the steps in one of the patterns, you can make all of the options at home or at our Sewing Club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to read and cut your size and style from the 101 pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing the correct size and making simple adjustments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing seams, waistbands, and hems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for achieving a neat, professional finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfidence to make the pattern again at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you’ll make\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the workshop, you’ll have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA finished (or nearly finished) pair of\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003etrousers or shorts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA reusable pattern and the skills to remake it in different fabrics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level\u003c\/strong\u003e ✔ Beginner friendly ✔ Some basic sewing machine experience recommended.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert tuition in a small, supportive group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse of sewing machines and tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep‑by‑step guidance throughout the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to bring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric suitable for trousers or shorts – approx. 2.5 metres of fabric for the trousers and 1.5 metres for the shorts in linen or soft cottons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 metres of 13mm cotton webbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching thread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour lunch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like a refresher on using a sewing machine, we suggest doing our Beginners Guide to Sewing Machine workshop before this workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop takes place in our Sewing School. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have brand new Janome sewing machines for you to use, plus all the other tools, equipment and sewing 'notions'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefreshments will be provided throughout the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have sewing machines you can use, but if you prefer to bring your own you are very welcome to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23rd October 2026 10-4pm £65\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop takes place upstairs in our new sewing school and I'm afraid we do not have a lift.  We do have a toilet and refreshment station upstairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6661\" src=\"https:\/\/felixtabitha.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Working-together-with-Janome-Red-Block-1024x515.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"825\" height=\"415\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Felix Tabitha","offers":[{"title":"23rd October","offer_id":57141366358398,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4811\/9934\/files\/65468f7e-2026-Workshops-29.png?v=1773922399","url":"https:\/\/felixtabitha.com\/products\/101-trousers-and-shorts","provider":"Felix Tabitha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}