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A Pant Sloper for Every-Body
With Janet Pray
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Two Sessions:
Saturday, September 6, 2025 (via Zoom) and Saturday, September 27, 2025 (in person) September 6, 2025 at Chicago Bar Association September 27 at Sew Anastasia Studio $300\person The maximum class size is 12 participants. |
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What if you knew it would fit before you cut out any pattern? That’s what making a sloper will do for you!
A sloper is a tool that lays the foundation for creating garments that fit like a dream. Under Janet Pray's expert guidance, you will gain the knowledge and confidence to master this essential technique.
A sloper is a tool that lays the foundation for creating garments that fit like a dream. Under Janet Pray's expert guidance, you will gain the knowledge and confidence to master this essential technique.
Part 1:
After the September 6th club meeting and a lunch break, come back to the meeting room at the Chicago Bar Association to meet with Janet Pray on Zoom where she will guide you through how and where to take the exact measurements needed by working with a partner.
You will receive a packet including:
Once measurements are taken and confirmed Janet will walk you through the workbook and demonstrate how easy it is to apply your unique measurements to create the pant pattern that is just right for your body. Along the way she will gladly answer all questions.
Homework:
Draw your pant pattern following the step by step directions in the workbook and Janet’s video demonstrations from September 6th (available to watch for 30 days).Then make a basic pant muslin before the in person class. If you have questions or come across problems Janet will be available by way of email to help.
Part 2a:
The workshop continues in person on September 27th with one-on-one sessions with Janet in the morning at Wendy Grossman’s apartment to confirm all is well or to trouble shoot any issues you have come across.
Part 2b:
At 1:00 p.m. we will gather at Sew Anastasia, located at 2041 West Caroll Avenue #209D where final adjustments can be made to the muslins and then applied to the pattern. No need to bring your machine, Anastasia has enough machines for everyone in the class, four pressing stations and plenty of table space. The last step of the pattern making will be to complete your master pattern. Janet will demonstrate how to use this pattern to create any style of pants. She will also show you how to use your pant sloper in conjunction with a commercial pattern, keeping all the style and design elements but creating the proper fit before cutting out the project.
After the September 6th club meeting and a lunch break, come back to the meeting room at the Chicago Bar Association to meet with Janet Pray on Zoom where she will guide you through how and where to take the exact measurements needed by working with a partner.
You will receive a packet including:
- Pants Etc! workbook
- blank measurement chart
- pattern paper
- measuring tape
Once measurements are taken and confirmed Janet will walk you through the workbook and demonstrate how easy it is to apply your unique measurements to create the pant pattern that is just right for your body. Along the way she will gladly answer all questions.
Homework:
Draw your pant pattern following the step by step directions in the workbook and Janet’s video demonstrations from September 6th (available to watch for 30 days).Then make a basic pant muslin before the in person class. If you have questions or come across problems Janet will be available by way of email to help.
Part 2a:
The workshop continues in person on September 27th with one-on-one sessions with Janet in the morning at Wendy Grossman’s apartment to confirm all is well or to trouble shoot any issues you have come across.
Part 2b:
At 1:00 p.m. we will gather at Sew Anastasia, located at 2041 West Caroll Avenue #209D where final adjustments can be made to the muslins and then applied to the pattern. No need to bring your machine, Anastasia has enough machines for everyone in the class, four pressing stations and plenty of table space. The last step of the pattern making will be to complete your master pattern. Janet will demonstrate how to use this pattern to create any style of pants. She will also show you how to use your pant sloper in conjunction with a commercial pattern, keeping all the style and design elements but creating the proper fit before cutting out the project.
Make reservations and pay by check
Send a check or money order to:
Wendy Grossman
801 S. Financial Place, Apt. 1708
Chicago, IL 60605
Make checks payable to the Haute Couture Club of Chicago, NFP.
Payment is due by August 1, 2025 to reserve your seat
Send a check or money order to:
Wendy Grossman
801 S. Financial Place, Apt. 1708
Chicago, IL 60605
Make checks payable to the Haute Couture Club of Chicago, NFP.
Payment is due by August 1, 2025 to reserve your seat