Intro Into Dressmaking-X3 Session Skirt Making

Intro into Dressmaking -3 session

Welcome to our intro into dress making sessions. We have put together a programme of workshops perfect for Beginner or returning Sewists to build skills and confidence to create and make essential wardrobe basics.

These sessions will be held on a Tuesday Evening, with each garment piece taking approx. 3 weeks to complete.

A great place to Start is a Simple Skirt, always a great staple and can be mixed and match with your existing items

Choose from:
The Fiore Skirt

A chic, high-waisted A-line skirt with just the right amount of flare and volume.

Beginner-friendly with multiple variations, this elevated basic has tons of outfit potential.

Available in above or below the knee lengths.

FINISHED WAIST SIZE 25” 40”

FINISHED HIP SIZE  42”- 57”

Three views to choose from.

View A is a simple flared skirt with an invisible zipper at the back.

View B is an asymmetrical wrap skirt with a single hip pocket.

View C buttons up the front with curved patch pockets.

The Hollyburn

This skirt has just the right amount of swishy shape. Perfect for pear-shapes without adding and additional fabric through the hips.  The Hollyburn is fitted at the waist, has practical and stylish pockets, features a centre back zipper and practical pockets.

FINISHED WAIST SIZE 25” 36”

FINISHED HIP SIZE  46”- 59”

Alberta

A personal favourite, the Alberta Street Pencil Skirt is a great classic silhouette for any season. A slim fitting, unlined skirt that tapers at the hem landing just below the knee. It features a contoured waistband that sits just below the waist, angled and oversized front patch pockets, double back darts, back vent and centre back zipper.

FINISHED WAIST SIZE 24” 40”

FINISHED HIP SIZE  39.5”- 50”

 WHO’S IT FOR?
• Beginner Sewists, who know how to thread a machine and looking for projects to sew

• Sewists returning to sewing after a break and wish to refresh technics and knowledge
• Sewists who are looking to add more basics to their wardrobe … more cake less frosting!
  • Perfect if you’ve not sewn with an independent pattern designer before.
  • Sewcial Sewists

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
• Measure and choosing your correct size
• Pattern & fabric layout
• How to read pattern marking and pattern terminology
• Straight and French seam sewing
• Creating neat facings and bias edges
• Top stitch techniques
• Hemming

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Basic sewing kit – scissors, pins, marking tools/pens pencils
• Depending on size and pattern choice you will need approx.  1.4 to 2 mtrs of light to medium weight fabric (Cotton Lawn, Rayon, Chambray, Denim or cord, we carry a full range of fabrics at the studio and will be happy to advise.
• Matching thread.

• Zip/Buttons
• .50cm Interfacing

WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Your chosen pattern worth up to 17.99 to take home to make more fabulous tops

Tracing paper if required
• Interfacings

• Ridiculous amounts of Delicious, yummy Cake, Tea/Coffee
  Cost £75.00