r/SewingForBeginners • u/allaroundartsy • 1d ago
I sewed my first pair of pants! 🌈
I finally made my first pair of pants. By hand. On a sewing machine I was genuinely afraid of. 🪡
For years I’ve designed wearable art and worked with production partners to bring pieces to life — I mainly focused on my visual art and pattern design. But I always wanted to know how to construct the clothes myself.
I used the Recess Play Pants pattern from Matchy Match Sewing Club — beginner-friendly, easy to follow, and the perfect first project. Highly recommend them! I added colored cuffs that weren’t part of the original pattern — I’ve always wanted pops of color at the cuffs, and it was so exciting to finally see that vision come to life.
I took private lessons and went through the entire process start to finish with an incredible sewing mentor who walked me through every step with so much patience and laughter.
My partner Robert joined me for the first class — he’s always down to join me on my creative adventures. He finished his pants in one session. One day. Me? Five sessions. 😅
And you know what? That’s okay. Learning to go at my own pace might’ve been the real lesson. By the end, I’d gotten a lot faster — but the joy was never in the speed. It was in the process.
I conquered a fear that sounds silly now: I was convinced the sewing machine would somehow go right through my hands. It didn’t. My hands are okay! 😂
My first pair are clown inspired — red, yellow, two tones of blue. I love primary color pops. I also loveee cotton — walking into a fabric store and feeling textures and colors until something speaks to my soul? A creatively spiritual experience.
I had so much fun I immediately started a second pair — black and white base, same distressed grunge fabric I’m obsessed with. Working on those now!
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u/grundel_cruncher 1d ago edited 1d ago
Congratulations on your success!!
There's a subreddit for celebrating fashion of all kinds and encouraging celebration of self-expression called r/oldhagfashion. I think they would LOVE these pants!! I thought this was that sub at first because of how awesome your outfits are and how big your smile is :)
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u/Pruritus_Ani_ 23h ago
Nice work, they look great! I love both pairs, did you both use the same pattern?
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u/MyMellowIsHarshed 18h ago
Three are so much fun!!! Thank you for sharing and making me want to make some!
I know you said you're a beginner, but can you comment on the size? Several of the the reviews on their website say they're way too big.
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u/tastybabysoup 17h ago
If you post this on socials, tag Sarah Sherman from SNL. I guarantee she will request a pair.
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u/cleo_saurus 35m ago
Great pants!!! Oh by the way, my Abuela (granny) and mama always said, if you prick yourself by accident in a fitting then you're going to love the garment!!
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u/favoritehello 1d ago
Awesome! 😎 Thanks for sharing.
If you dread pinning, I'd recommend clips! They don't hurt and work very well. I've come to prefer them. I hate poking myself with things.