Karen offers three different retreats. The first is her Sewing Retreat where you can spend time working on those projects you can never seem to get done at home with other like-minded people. This retreat is only offered in Colorado. The second is her Master Pant Workshop that is suited for the business owner seeking to make pants for their clients. The third is the Pant Workshop that is suited for those seeking to make pants for themselves.
Want Karen to come to do a pant workshop or master pant workshop in your area? Requirements: Minimum 6 people guaranteed. Air fare and lodging to be included in the final price. Sewing Retreat not available outside of Colorado.
Sewing Retreat
Ever feel like you need that time to just get away from it all so you can sew all your projects uninterrupted? Or how about sewing with like-minded individuals who you can bounce ideas off of? Karen’s Sewing Retreat is that perfect excuse to get away and just sew and finish a project or three. Enjoy five days of sewing and making new friends up in the mountains of Colorado.
Next Retreat: March 9-13, 2025. Signups here.
Master Pant Workshop
Have clients who want the perfect pair of pants? How about jeans? Your client doesn’t fit the latest fashion trend? At this 5-day workshop, you will learn the art of fitting skills for your business, learn to drape fit each other, and take those markings to draft out custom block patterns. You will learn how to fit all shapes and sizes of bodies from the master patterns, how to choose the best master pattern for each client, and how to adjust the block pattern for differing styles of pants such as jeans.
You will leave the workshop with a custom pant pattern, a finished pair of pants, the knowledge to make additional pants, and the instruction manual. Additionally, you will also take away the knowledge you need to use this system in your business.
Next Retreat: March 23-27, 2025. Signups here.
Pant Workshop
Want the perfect pair of fitted pants? How about jeans? Don’t fit the latest fashion trend? At this 5-day workshop, Karen will pin a test pant to you, teach you how to draft your own pant pattern, teach you how to fit the pocket template to the pattern, set up pants with pocket front fly zip, and determine the correct waist band length. You will learn step by step how to make your perfect pair of pants. Want a different type of pant afterwards? You’ll learn how to change the block pattern to other styles such as jeans.
You will leave the workshop with a custom pant pattern, a finished pair of pants, the knowledge the make additional pants, and the instruction manual.
Next Retreat: March 23-27, 2025. Signups here.
Supplies to bring for Pant Workshop and Master Pant Workshop
- Drafting Tools
- 24-inch paper
- Cutting tools
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Sewing machine
- Power cord and pedal
- All your feet
- Bobbins
- General sewing tools
- Notions
- Fabric for two pairs of pants
- 9-inch zippers
- Thread to match.
Wool can be used for second pair with appropriate lining.
Karen will have fabric on hand for sale.