
To help you in your sewing experience, we’re thrilled to share the Reya Sew Along. This sew along features step-by-step photos for the entire sewing process! In addition to the sew along, we also have community-led sewing support in our Facebook group, or you can email us directly for additional support.
GATHERING SUPPLIES
Before we begin sewing, here’s what you’ll need for your Reya Pants or Shorts:When cutting your fabric and pattern, here are a few important notes to remember:
- Your fabric should be pre-washed the same way you plan to launder your garment.
- Read the information on each pattern piece.
- Grainlines are indicated on the pattern pieces. Place pattern pieces on the grainline, parallel to the selvage or fold.
- If the pattern says “Cut 2,” the pieces are mirror images of each other.
- If the pattern says “Cut on FOLD,” place the pattern edge exactly along the fold of the fabric.
- Clip all notches at 1/4” (0.6 cm) or less.
- Transfer all pattern markings to your fabric with a washable marker or chalk.
CUT LISTS
The cut lists will be the same for both views. However, before cutting, there are a few things to consider.
- If you sew the pants view, trim the shorts cut lines from the pattern side seams. If you sew the shorts view, trim the pattern at the shorts hemline.
- Decide which rise to cut. The high-rise is 1 3/4″ (4.5 cm) higher than the mid-rise. Review the finished garment measurements before deciding which rise line to cut.
- Consider your fabric weight if adding side pockets. If your fabric is thicker, we suggest cutting the side pocket (#6) out of the lining fabric and a side pocket facing (#5) out of the main fabric. If your fabric is lighter, you can use the main fabric for the side pocket (#6) and omit the pocket facing (#5).
- Decide if you are including the back patch pocket. If omitting, you don’t need to cut the back pockets (#3) and the back pocket fusible (#7).
- Decide if you are including the waist drawstring or using premade ties. If omitting, you don’t need to cut the waist drawstring (#4) or the buttonhole fusible (#8).
- I always suggest sewing a test garment/muslin first. When making a text muslin, you can omit the side pockets, back pockets, and drawstring.
MAIN CUT LIST
- #1 – FRONT LEG – CUT 2
- #2 – BACK LEG – CUT 2
- #3 – BACK POCKETS – CUT 2
- #4 – WAIST DRAWSTRING – CUT 2
- *#5 – SIDE POCKET FACING – CUT 4
LINING CUT LIST
- #6 – SIDE POCKET – CUT 2 ON FOLD
*If the main fabric is lightweight, you can cut #6 SIDE POCKETS out of the main fabric and eliminate #5 SIDE POCKET FACING & FUSIBLE.
FUSIBLE INTERFACING CUT LIST
- *#5 – SIDE POCKET FACING – CUT 4
- #7 – BACK POCKET FUSIBLE – CUT 2
- #8 – BUTTONHOLE FUSIBLE – CUT 2
Reya Sew Along Posts: Getting Started | Prep Pattern & Sew the Drawstring | Sew the Pin Tuck | Sew the Back Pockets | Sew the Side Pockets & Side Seams | Sew the Inseams & Rise | Sew the Waistband & Hem
When cutting your fabric and pattern, here are a few important notes to remember:
- Your fabric should be pre-washed the same way you plan to launder your garment.
- Read the information on each pattern piece.
- Grainlines are indicated on the pattern pieces. Place pattern pieces on the grainline, parallel to the selvage or fold.
- If the pattern says “Cut 2,” the pieces are mirror images of each other.
- If the pattern says “Cut on FOLD,” place the pattern edge exactly along the fold of the fabric.
- Clip all notches at 1/4” (0.6 cm) or less.
- Transfer all pattern markings to your fabric with a washable marker or chalk.
CUT LISTS
The cut lists will be the same for both views. However, before cutting, there are a few things to consider.
- If you sew the pants view, trim the shorts cut lines from the pattern side seams. If you sew the shorts view, trim the pattern at the shorts hemline.
- Decide which rise to cut. The high-rise is 1 3/4″ (4.5 cm) higher than the mid-rise. Review the finished garment measurements before deciding which rise line to cut.
- Consider your fabric weight if adding side pockets. If your fabric is thicker, we suggest cutting the side pocket (#6) out of the lining fabric and a side pocket facing (#5) out of the main fabric. If your fabric is lighter, you can use the main fabric for the side pocket (#6) and omit the pocket facing (#5).
- Decide if you are including the back patch pocket. If omitting, you don’t need to cut the back pockets (#3) and the back pocket fusible (#7).
- Decide if you are including the waist drawstring or using premade ties. If omitting, you don’t need to cut the waist drawstring (#4) or the buttonhole fusible (#8).
- I always suggest sewing a test garment/muslin first. When making a text muslin, you can omit the side pockets, back pockets, and drawstring.
MAIN CUT LIST
- #1 – FRONT LEG – CUT 2
- #2 – BACK LEG – CUT 2
- #3 – BACK POCKETS – CUT 2
- #4 – WAIST DRAWSTRING – CUT 2
- *#5 – SIDE POCKET FACING – CUT 4
LINING CUT LIST
- #6 – SIDE POCKET – CUT 2 ON FOLD
*If the main fabric is lightweight, you can cut #6 SIDE POCKETS out of the main fabric and eliminate #5 SIDE POCKET FACING & FUSIBLE.
FUSIBLE INTERFACING CUT LIST
- *#5 – SIDE POCKET FACING – CUT 4
- #7 – BACK POCKET FUSIBLE – CUT 2
- #8 – BUTTONHOLE FUSIBLE – CUT 2
Reya Sew Along Posts: Getting Started | Prep Pattern & Sew the Drawstring | Sew the Pin Tuck | Sew the Back Pockets | Sew the Side Pockets & Side Seams | Sew the Inseams & Rise | Sew the Waistband & Hem
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- The Reya Pattern is available in sizes 0-30.
- Washed and pressed fabric: we have a fabric resource post here.
- 1/2 YD (1/2 M) Lining – or – Main Fabric for the Side Pockets. See more recommendations on this below.
- 1/4 (1/4 m) yard of Tricot Fusible Interfacing. We recommend this tricot fusible interfacing from Wawak.
- 1 1/2 yard of 1″ (2.5 cm) Elastic for the waist. I use this elastic for the Reya Pattern.
We will sew the Shorts View for the sew-along tutorial, but the pattern pieces and construction are the same for both views.
A few optional notions:
- Tailor’s Chalk for marking notches and pattern marks.
- Safety Pins for threading your drawstrings.
- Hem Gauge to help maintain your hem depth measurement.
- 3/8″ (1 cm) wide Ribbon for ties if not using the main fabric.
TIPS FOR CUTTING
When cutting your fabric and pattern, here are a few important notes to remember:
- Your fabric should be pre-washed the same way you plan to launder your garment.
- Read the information on each pattern piece.
- Grainlines are indicated on the pattern pieces. Place pattern pieces on the grainline, parallel to the selvage or fold.
- If the pattern says “Cut 2,” the pieces are mirror images of each other.
- If the pattern says “Cut on FOLD,” place the pattern edge exactly along the fold of the fabric.
- Clip all notches at 1/4” (0.6 cm) or less.
- Transfer all pattern markings to your fabric with a washable marker or chalk.
CUT LISTS
The cut lists will be the same for both views. However, before cutting, there are a few things to consider.
- If you sew the pants view, trim the shorts cut lines from the pattern side seams. If you sew the shorts view, trim the pattern at the shorts hemline.
- Decide which rise to cut. The high-rise is 1 3/4″ (4.5 cm) higher than the mid-rise. Review the finished garment measurements before deciding which rise line to cut.
- Consider your fabric weight if adding side pockets. If your fabric is thicker, we suggest cutting the side pocket (#6) out of the lining fabric and a side pocket facing (#5) out of the main fabric. If your fabric is lighter, you can use the main fabric for the side pocket (#6) and omit the pocket facing (#5).
- Decide if you are including the back patch pocket. If omitting, you don’t need to cut the back pockets (#3) and the back pocket fusible (#7).
- Decide if you are including the waist drawstring or using premade ties. If omitting, you don’t need to cut the waist drawstring (#4) or the buttonhole fusible (#8).
- I always suggest sewing a test garment/muslin first. When making a text muslin, you can omit the side pockets, back pockets, and drawstring.
MAIN CUT LIST
- #1 – FRONT LEG – CUT 2
- #2 – BACK LEG – CUT 2
- #3 – BACK POCKETS – CUT 2
- #4 – WAIST DRAWSTRING – CUT 2
- *#5 – SIDE POCKET FACING – CUT 4
LINING CUT LIST
- #6 – SIDE POCKET – CUT 2 ON FOLD
*If the main fabric is lightweight, you can cut #6 SIDE POCKETS out of the main fabric and eliminate #5 SIDE POCKET FACING & FUSIBLE.
FUSIBLE INTERFACING CUT LIST
- *#5 – SIDE POCKET FACING – CUT 4
- #7 – BACK POCKET FUSIBLE – CUT 2
- #8 – BUTTONHOLE FUSIBLE – CUT 2
Reya Sew Along Posts: Getting Started | Prep Pattern & Sew the Drawstring | Sew the Pin Tuck | Sew the Back Pockets | Sew the Side Pockets & Side Seams | Sew the Inseams & Rise | Sew the Waistband & Hem
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