Let’s sew up Fallon! In this sewalong, we have a special guest teacher who will show you each and every step of the process. In this introductory lesson, Lindsey will help you select a size, fit your joggers, and pick fabric.

Meet Your Instructor

Before we dive in, meet Lindsey, your instructor for this sewalong. Lindsey is the host of the sewing YouTube channel, Inside The Hem. What started off as a hobby with her two best friends in 2015, has blossomed into a brand with thousands of followers across all social media platforms from all across the world.

In addition to her popular YouTube videos, Lindsey teaches sewing classes in her hometown of Charlotte, NC and online through SIY Sew It Yourself TV, a project from Free Spirit Fabrics.

Also, Lindsey creates a downloadable workbook for each of her sewalongs. The workbook includes shopping lists, to-do lists, and checklists to help you stay organized throughout the entire project. You can get this workbook on her YouTube channel, and it’s a fun way to stay organized as we sew together!

About the Pattern

The Fallon pants are woven joggers with a relaxed, gender-inclusive fit. They feature an elasticized waist and hem—so you can be comfortable and in style. You’ll also sew surface applied knee patches and a bunch of pockets, including slash pockets on the front, a patch pocket with a flap on the side seam, and back patch pockets.

This pattern is rated advanced beginner, but adventurous beginners are welcome! We assume that you’re not an absolute beginner and you have some experience cutting out fabric, finishing seams, and using your machine and tools. If you need extra help along the way, click the “Links” tab below the video player or hop onto the Community to post a question.

If you need additional help with the skills required for this class, click the “Links” tab below the video player for a helpful list of tutorials.

Fabric and Fit

Fabric recommendations: Look for medium-weight woven fabrics such as cotton twill, linen, linen blends, denim, chambray, and rayon twill.

Fitting tips: When you’re picking out a size, double check the finished garment measurements and pay attention to ease, because this pattern has a relaxed fit. Since there are so many pockets, you may need to make adjustments to those if you significantly lengthen or shorten.

If you reduce your hip width, remember to remark your cargo pocket placements. If you adjust the length significantly, remember to raise or lower the knee patch. And if you shorten or lengthen the rise, pay attention to the length of your pocket bag.

• Follow this tutorial to lengthen and shorten a sewing pattern.


• If you want to blend between sizes, use this video tutorial.
  


• Learn some pants fitting basics.
  


• Seamwork members learn all about pants fitting, including crotch depth adjustments, full belly adjustments, thigh adjustments, rear adjustments, swayback adjustments, and balance in this video sewalong.
  


• Understanding ease will help you pick the right size or sizes. This tutorial will teach you all about design and wearing ease.