Basic Garment Sewing - Skirt
If you want to create your own clothes, but don't know where to start, this class is for you! Make this elastic-waisted skirt with pockets while learning basic garment construction and how to read the different aspects of a garment pattern. This class offers several skirt lengths to choose from for the pattern.
Supplies purchased at SQC will receive the class discount. **Discount applies to the fabrics required for the class**
Please print the below supply list and bring to the store to receive the class discount.
Supply List: Basic Garment - Skirt
We will be cutting out the pattern pieces on Day 1. You will not need your sewing machine until Day 2. Please prewash your fabrics prior to class.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Requirements: | ** Pattern: Simplicity 2184 H5 (waist 23”-28”) or R5 (waist 30”-44”) - Please note: Sewing patterns are not sized the same as ready to wear garments. When you buy your pattern, please use your waist measurements. If your waist is larger than 44 inches, buy the R5 pattern and we will adjust the pattern in class.** ** 1-¼ yd of 1” wide elastic Fabrics (Choose either View C or View D): - View C (Full length skirt) 4-? yards of 45” wide fabric (or 3-½ yards of 60” wide fabric) - View D (The hem is just above the knee) 2 yards of 45” wide (or 1-½ yards of 60” wide fabric) Please choose a soft fabric like laundered cottons or batiks. Stay away from slippery fabric if this is your first garment. Avoid plaids, stripes or one-way designs. We will be cutting out the pattern pieces on Day 1. You will not need your sewing machine until Day 2 . ** Pattern and elastic are not available at Sunshine Quilt Corner. Please purchase from JoAnn, Amazon or another source Dressmaker shears Pins (I like glass head, 1-½” or longer, but bring whatever you like.) Measuring tape Chalk Marking pencil (This is optional. Pins or clipping can be used instead, but sometimes it is easier to use a marking pencil.) Sewing machine Rotary cutter Cutting mat Thread to match your fabric Seam ripper Small scissors Safety Pins Optional -Quilting Ruler (6" x 24") Please prewash your fabrics prior to class. |
| Instructor: | Diane Short |
| Instructor Bio: | Diane Short has been using needle and thread most her life: sewing, knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, etc. Early in her marriage, she bought a used Singer 401A like the one her mom sewed on. It was the start of a beautiful friendship. She made countless clothes for her two young boys along with clothes for herself. She ran a Home Dec business for eight years making window treatments of all kinds, pillows, duvet covers, and more. She closed her business to work as a mechanical engineer at the shipyard to put her two sons through college. Diane is now retired and enjoying more time to sew. |
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This class cannot be purchased online. Please contact the store for more information.