Introducing the Designer Jeans Master Class at Sure-Fit Academy South Africa—an in-depth experience designed to transform how you fit, design, and sew jeans. Even if you don’t plan on making jeans, this class is a wonderful way to truly understand crotch curve fit and learn how to gently fine-tune your pants sloper for a comfortable, flattering fit.

This in-depth, step-by-step design and sew-along was created to address one of the most common frustrations in dressmaking: why handmade jeans so often fail to achieve a ready-to-wear look. The answer lies in the pattern—and this class focuses on the precise pattern changes that make all the difference.

What truly sets this class apart is that you don’t just make a single pair of jeans—you create a jean master pattern. Using the basic fitted pants pattern as the foundation, I show you how to design a master pattern that delivers consistent fit every time and becomes the starting point for all future jean projects, unlocking endless design possibilities.

Once your master pattern is complete, we move into the designer jean details—waistband, yoke, pockets, and leg style—followed by a guided, step-by-step sewing process with clear tips and professional techniques to ensure success.

With the festive season approaching, this is the perfect time to start a project that’s not only deeply rewarding but results in a true wardrobe essential you’ll return to again and again.

Get a sneak peek by watching the preview video HERE, then join me for this course on sewing jeans!