Learn to Sew the Florence: Pants for Beginners | April-May 2026
Live, virtual, four-week sewing workshop!
10+ hours of live instruction via Zoom
Suitable for beginner skill levels
Weekly office hours to get 1-1 help perfecting your pattern and fit
Saved recordings of all classes to rewatch anytime
Ask questions in real-time during class or online so you never get stuck
Sizes XXS-5X with endless fit options
Lifetime access to our learning platform with real-time, ongoing support from Liz
Get access to ALL NINE upcoming live workshops with the annual pass for a savings of $1,257!
Tell me about this workshop!
In this workshop you'll learn how to sew your first pair of pants from start to finish—the Florence Pant!
We'll walk through every step together: fitting the pattern to your body, cutting your fabric accurately, constructing the pants, and finishing them with a waistband and hems. Pants can feel intimidating, but I promise—with the right guidance and a great pattern, they're totally achievable.
This workshop is a great option if pants have always felt out of reach. The Florence Pant is a beautifully wearable, relaxed-fit staple that you'll reach for again and again, and once you've made one pair, you'll want to make ten more.
Since this is a beginner workshop, we will NOT cover adding pockets. We'll likely offer an intermediate Florence class in the future with the inseam pockets and other pattern modifications.
Who is this for?
Suitable for beginner and intermediate sewists. Some sewing experience is helpful but not required—if you've sewn a simple garment before (or taken our Georgia Tee workshop!), you're ready for this.
This workshop will cover very basic fitting adjustments, but for a focus on fitting we have the Florence Fitting Workshop.
Workshop Schedule
Prep Class: Workshop orientation, fabric selection, and prep
Monday, April 6th from 7pm–8pm CT
Class 1: Pattern prep and cutting your muslin
Thursday, April 23rd from 10am–12pm CT or 6pm–8pm CT
Class 2: Muslin construction and fit review
Thursday, April 30th from 10am–12pm CT or 6pm–8pm CT
Class 3: Main body construction in final fabric
Thursday, May 7th from 10am–12pm CT or 6pm–8pm CT
Class 4: Waistband and hem finishes
Thursday, May 14th from 10am–12pm CT or 6pm–8pm CT
How do live virtual workshops work?
This is a live, 4-week workshop hosted virtually. You'll get access to our workshop platform which has a community forum, other resources and guides, and the live video classes (it functions just like a Zoom call) along with the recordings after each class.
I teach the entire project live and you are able to ask questions and interact in real-time. The recorded classes are then available to you for life to re-watch at your convenience.
What's included?
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Core Pattern & Resources
- Florence Pant digital pattern: our popular, easy-fit wide leg PDF pattern
- Supply & fabric guide: curated recommendations for fabric, notions, and machine setup to ensure success
- Option to purchase printed pattern: students will have the option to purchase a printed copy of the pattern before the workshop starts if you choose
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Live Classes
- Four x 2 hour live classes: real-time instruction, step-by-step video demos, and the opportunity to ask all your questions
- Office Hours access: for the months of April and May you'll be able to join weekly Office Hours calls for additional live support and help
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Community & Support
- Private community access: live workshops are hosted in our private Skool group, where you're also able to ask questions and get live feedback and support from Liz and other students
- Lifetime membership: you are able to remain in this group for life for continued support and guidance
What tools/equipment do I need to have?
- A sewing machine in good working order capable of a straight stitch and ideally a zig-zag stitch
- At least two new, sharp machine needles appropriate for your fabric (a Universal 80/12 is a great start)
- Fabric shears
- Pins and/or pattern weights
- Seam ripper (mistakes are part of the process!)
- Iron and ironing board (I highly recommend a sleeve board, and this can substitute a full-size ironing board as well)
What other supplies will I need?
- 2.5–3 yards of woven fabric (linen, cotton, or a medium-weight woven blend work well)
- All-purpose polyester thread—I recommend Gutermann Mara 100 for almost all projects, and it's the thread we've manufactured with for years
- Clear gridded ruler with 1/8" markings
- Tailors chalk or fabric marking pen
- Elastic for the waistband (at least 6-10 inches more than your actual waist measurement for safety)
- Pencil/pens
- Printed copy of the Florence Pant Pattern (the digital pattern is included with the workshop, you can print at home or order a full-size printed copy prior to the workshop)
What happens next?
Immediately after you check-out, you'll receive an email with an invitation to our private Skool group. This will let you access our community platform, and this is where the workshop classes will be hosted when they occur.
Once you're logged in, you'll find a brief video that walks you through the platform, and then you can start exploring right away.
You'll get an email from me as the workshop date approaches with more information about downloading your pattern files and starting to gather your tools and supplies!
Ready to finally make pants that actually fit you? Let's go!
How our workshops
actually work
All workshops are hosted live over video call on our private learning platform (the calls function just like Zoom video calls).
You'll be invited to our private learning platform where you'll find links to all the video calls, additional resources and tutorials, recordings of live classes as they're uploaded, and a community forum for asking questions and connecting with me and other students.
Each workshop includes a prep info where we'll review fabric and size selection in advance so you're ready before we dive in.
Regular our live classes, I will walk through every step, completing the project with you while providing lots of context, tips, and alternative options.
You can follow along and work on your garment in real time, or just watch and ask questions during class and work through the steps with the recording afterwards.
Office hours are Monday evenings each week, hosted live in Skool for one hour. This is a great time to work on fine-tuning your fit and pattern adjustments or troubleshoot anything that comes up between classes. These are casual and optional!
Recordings of all live sessions will be sent the following day in case you aren't able to join us or would like to rewatch.
Seats are limited for all workshops to ensure adequate time for questions and personal guidance.
Sewing your own clothing is truly transformational.
You will find so much connection with your body and personal style, and you will feel immense pride when you can wear something you made with your own two hands. And trust me, you are so capable! My approach to sewing is relaxed and open-minded. There is no mistake we can't fix, and there are many ways to create a wonderful garment. We'll find what works for you and make it FUN!
Hi! I'm Liz.
When I started Elizabeth Suzann 11 years ago, I was limited to a straight stitch sewing machine, serger, and my self-taught sewing skills (the same tools most home-sewists have access to), which makes our styles *so* well suited for DIY.
After sewing many of our customers orders myself, creating over 1000 development and photoshoot samples, and drafting and grading all of our patterns, I have tons of tricks up my sleeve to make sewing easy and efficient. And I've made plenty of mistakes that I can help you avoid! I can't wait to sew with you.
We'll-figure-it-out-together-guarantee
My goal with our live workshops is to make sure you leave with the skills and confidence to keep sewing with joy. If there is a technique, pattern or fit issue that's challenging you, we'll figure it out together even if it takes some extra time. I've got you!