80s GYM SHORTS
(& SCRUNCHIES)

Person standing with one foot on a small ottoman, hands on hips, wearing a black cap, fake mustache, white tank top with bird illustrations, yellow shorts, and yellow sneakers, in a cozy indoor setting with wooden wall, shelves, and a red patterned r
Jade is modelling the 80s gym shorts in the Neon Needle Studio. she is turned sideways so you can see the overlap of the black contrast binding on the side seam of the shirts. This is a close up photo of the 80s gym shorts. The shorts are an animal p
An image of Tom Selleck from the early 1980s. He is wearing a white button down shirt, unbuttoned so that you can see his chest hair. He is smiling, he has a bushy moustache, and full shaggy, curly hair. The background is a solid mustard yellow colou
Three women dancing in a living room with a wooden wall, string lights, and framed art, wearing athletic outfits and sneakers.
Person with a fake mustache and bun hairstyle holding a blue can, standing in a living room decorated with framed pictures, a disco ball, and string lights.
Steff is wearing the 80s gym shorts she made in our sewing class, as well as sunglasses, a purple zip-up jacket, floral shorts, pink sneakers, and orange and white socks.
Jade is modelling the 80s gym shorts in the Neon Needle Studio. she is turned sideways so you can see the overlap of the black contrast binding on the side seam of the shirts. The shorts are an animal print quilting cotton; they are cheetah print, be
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The ultimate 80s vibe: it’s giving Tom Selleck’s mustache, roller skating disco parties, tube socks, Walkmans, and a hint of synth-pop confidence…all to the soundtrack of “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor.

These “dolphin shorts” will pair perfectly with your mesh crop top and wrap around Ray Bans for an afternoon of beach volleyball.

If you haven’t used double-fold bias tape, you’re in for a treat because this stuff makes everything look slick. And we’ve sourced some super high-quality 100% cotton tape made in Montréal. You’re gonna want to make them in every colour!!

It’s unisex, all bodies + sizes welcome.

… and THEN we make a scrunchie, because why not?!?


As always, ALL materials are included.

Learn how to:

  • Use double fold bias tape to bind edges

  • Create an elastic waistband

  • Make shorts!

Skill Level: You must be comfortable sewing on a machine / have taken Learn to Sew 1

Class Size: 6 people

How Long: 4 classes @ 2 hours each = 8 hours total

Where: The Neon Needle Studio @ Bloor + Christie (647A Bloor Street West)

Cost:  $400 + HST - Includes ALL materials

PRICING UPDATE

To continue offering small class sizes, high-quality instruction, and all the little extras that make The Neon Needle special, our class prices will be increasing on September 1.

Any classes booked before September 1 will receive current pricing, even if the class takes place after September 1.

UPCOMING DATES:

Mondays, September 14, 21, 28 @ 6-9pm

WEEKEND INTENSIVE, August 15-16 @ 10-2:30pm

Interested in a private workshop?

Private workshops are available for groups of 2 or more.

Get in touch and we will book your group in.