Carry on Sewing
a simple summer skirt, from £90
A great project once you've mastered the basics of sewing and are looking for your next challenge.
It's also a very good introduction to dress making and using a commercial pattern. You'll need some sewing experience for this one, so we'd recommend you make our Cotton PJ's and have couple of other simple projects under your belt.
During the class you will learn to:
Read a pattern and how to cut it out to your size
Make simple alterations to fit you and personalise it
Lay the pattern pieces correctly following the grain lines
Insert a zip
Construct a waistband
Make a hem
Use interfacing
Pressing (use of an iron for sewing)
We will provide you with a sewing pattern and sewing equipment if you don't have any plus interfacing.
What to bring
1.5-2m of fabric and matching thread
9" concealed zip (colour to match your fabric)
A sewing machine if you have one
Not to worry if you don't, you can use one of ours but on a first come first served basis. Please contact me to reserve one.