How elastic-waist kids pants are sewn: a beginner walkthrough
Follow a pair of little pants from flat pattern pieces to seams, elastic and hems, with the exact measurements supplied by your chosen pattern.
Resources
Useful guides to what we make and what we carry: everyday clothes, good books, creative play, thoughtful gifts, and little things for home.
What to expect at your first sewing class in San Francisco
Little Pants Club feels like a natural extension of our shop and studio in North Beach. Here's what we'll make together, how to choose your size and fabric, and what...
How to dress kids for a day in San Francisco
Start with the places you plan to visit, then put together familiar clothes, an accessible extra layer and the spares your family uses.
Baby Gift Shops in San Francisco: Useful Places to Start
A useful size, a book to read together, or the nursery piece the parents have already picked out. Where we'd start with baby gifts in San Francisco, including our North...
Kids clothing stores in San Francisco: new clothes, resale and sharing
Places to look for new clothes, secondhand finds and a free neighborhood clothing share, starting with what you want the trip to do.
Toy Stores in San Francisco and the Bay Area: A Local Guide
Our North Beach shop, plus independent toy stores in San Francisco, Marin and the East Bay. A few places to look for books, buildable trucks, art supplies and the unexpected...
Secondhand baby and kids clothing in San Francisco
A guide to San Francisco resale shops and the Kids’ Community Closet, with practical ways to prepare for browsing, consignment or sharing.