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Retro Gym Shorts with Ann Tilley




Learn how to sew these retro-classic shorts. They are perfect for a day at the beach, a long morning of lounging or going out on the town. Gain confidence in your garment making with these fun, cute shorts.  






These are a classic shorts pattern you love and add your own twist! 





Materials Provided: 
- White 2" wide single fold bias tape for decorative trim (The teacher will provide white bias tape for the class but will not cover making bias tape during class, if you want another color you will have to provide your own)
- Pellon Pattern Tracing Paper 
- Retro gym shorts pattern and Instructions 

Materials Needed: 

RETRO GYM SHORTS:
- 1-1.5 yards (58" wide) of lightweight woven cotton or knit jersey fabric or lightweight woven cotton (either will work with this pattern!)
- 1" wide elastic: the size of your waist + 2 inches more


Please consider purchasing your materials for the class at the shop! We offer a 10% discount on all class materials. 


***** all bodies welcome! / everyone welcome! **** 



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Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Details: This class is great for the beginner and beyond, or those looking to gain garment construction skills.
Requirements: a sewing machine in good working order and the supples listed above.
Instructor: Ann Tilley
Instructor Bio: Ann Tilley is a textile artist, clothing designer + teacher. After earning her BFA at Savannah College of Art and Design in Fashion and Fibers, she’s gone on to work in a variety of small-scale garment studios and factories, including two eponymous clothing lines, and now, sells her original garment patterns to home sewists all over the world under the name Ann Tilley Handmade. Her teaching aesthetic blends disciplined production techniques with home-sewing freedom and playfulness. She also maintains an active studio art practice, working in color knitting.
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Pattern, tracing paper and bias tape are provided in the cost of the class

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This class cannot be purchased online. Please contact the store for more information.