Just Skirts: Sewing Techniques and Design Ideas

Discover the Art of Skirt Making (Click here to learn more and sign-up!): Just Skirts: Sewing Techniques and Design Ideas
Take your sewing skills to the next level in this intermediate-level skirt-making class. Explore a range of skirt styles while deepening your understanding of fit, design, and construction. You’ll leave with a personalized skirt block and a custom-made skirt—designed and sewn by you.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

• Take and apply accurate body measurements

• Analyze skirt silhouettes and how they flatter different body types

• Draft your own skirt block (custom pattern)

• Choose the right fabrics and finishing techniques

• Construct a full skirt from start to finish

This class is designed for students with basic sewing experience who are ready to level up. Please note: only the skirt block pattern is provided—students are responsible for bringing their own materials. A complete list of tools is provided for your convenience.

Supplies Needed:

• 12" ruler
• Fabric Scissors
• Black, felt tip pen
• Pencil
• Eraser
• 1 yard muslin, 90"
• 60" measuring tape
• 3 yards "dot" pattern paper
• Seam ripper
• Notebook

Recommended:

• Scotch Tape
• Vary form curve
• Lance FC-1 French curve
• Right angle ruler
• Tracing wheel
• Paper cutting scissors