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Sewing Instructions

The PDF instructions will be your main guide as you work through this pattern, but we’ve created this video to walk you through the trickiest steps in detail. If you need help on a step not shown in this video, check out the Community Group Sew, where other Seamworkers and staff are ready to help out!

If you’re brand new to sewing, check out the Learn To Sew For Absolute Beginners course.

The trickiest steps for this pattern are:


  • Attach pocket bags to fronts (01:55)

  • Attach center front facing (08:27)

And here are some additional sewing resources if you need them:

Learn to Sew a Denim Skirt

Here’s what you’ll need for this project:


  • Brookes pattern

  • All-purpose polyester thread

  • Topstitching thread

  • Sewing machine needle for stretch wovens

  • Seven 5/8” snaps or tack buttons (MAIN ONLY)

  • Coil zipper (BONUS ONLY)

  • 1 yard of lightweight fusible knit interfacing

  • 1/2 yard light weight woven fabric

  • Point turner

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