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The Joss pants are supremely comfortable and a really fun beginner pants project. They have an elastic waistband, trendy wide legs cropped at the ankles, a high rise, and two easy-to-sew patch pockets.
Look for medium-weight woven fabrics like cotton twill, linen blends, denim, chambray, and rayon twill.
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Start your pants-making journey with this beginner-friendly online sewing class featuring the Joss Pants pattern. Learn essential techniques for creating comfortable elastic-waist pants with wide legs and patch pockets. Perfect for beginners, this class teaches fundamental skills including waistband construction, pocket installation, and hem finishing. Create stylish, comfortable pants while building confidence with woven fabrics.