Beginning Sewing Clothes: Gathered Skirt
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Ready to dive into garment sewing but don't know where to start? This adorable, beginner-friendly gathered skirt is the perfect first project!
The best part about this class is the freedom to create. You’ll learn how to customize your skirt exactly to your liking—make the gathers as full as you want and the length as short or long as you prefer. There is no commercial pattern required for this class. Instead, you will design the skirt to your unique body shape and leave with all the custom measurements and confidence you need to recreate this staple wardrobe piece for every season and occasion!
Date: Saturday, August 1st
Time: 11am - 2pm
Instructor: Amy Datema- Amy's love of watching fashion designing reality shows led her to start sewing 12 years ago. She learned the basics from online classes, YouTube, reading any sewing books she could find, and making a lot of mistakes to learn from. Amy loves to refashion thrift store clothes and work with denim. She is passionate about helping others start their sewing journey! When she is not sewing, she is spending time with her family, playing with her dog Otis, volunteering at her church, Lamont CRC, and traveling with her husband.
What You’ll Learn
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How to take proper body measurements for garment fitting.
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The fundamentals of cutting and preparing woven fabrics.
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How to create clean, even gathers.
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How to sew a comfortable, non-roll elastic waistband.
Supply List:
Please ensure your fabric is washed and dried before class to account for any shrinkage.
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Fabric (Woven only): * 2 yards for misses sizes / 3 yards for plus sizes.
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Recommended fabrics: Cotton, Chambray, Linen, Gingham, or Georgette (for a dressier look).
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Note on Fabric Width: Fashion fabric usually comes in 58–60" widths. If the fabric you choose is 45" wide, please buy an extra 1/2 yard.
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Fabrics to avoid for this class: Heavy denim, wool, heavy twill, silk, or satin (while silk and satin make beautiful skirts, they require advanced handling techniques outside the scope of this beginner class).
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Elastic: 1-inch wide elastic (non-roll elastic is highly recommended), enough to comfortably fit your waist size.
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Needles: Universal sewing machine needles, size 80/12.
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Thread: Matching all-purpose sewing thread.
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Bobbins: One bobbin already wound and filled with your matching thread.
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Tools: Pins or sewing clips.
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Sewing Machine in good working order.
Please Note: By completing your purchase, you agree to our class policies listed below.
Class Policy
Class Policy
Thank you for considering classes at Family Sewing. Our classes require planning and preparation in advance including ordering materials and supplies, scheduling teachers and reserving our classroom space. When students request cancellations or reschedule at the last minute, it affects all of the above in addition to taking away a spot from someone who wanted to take the class.
We are unable to make exceptions to our policy listed below. That includes reasons of illness, travel, or work. If you are unable to attend a class at the last minute, please consider offering the spot to a friend!
If Family Sewing cancels a class for any reason, you will receive a FULL refund.
If you wish to cancel 21 days or more before the date of your class, you will receive a FULL
refund.
If you cancel 14-20 days before the date of your class, you will receive a refund in the form of store credit.
If you cancel 3-14 days before the date of your class, you will receive a refund in the form of store credit minus the Teacher Fee for the class.
If you do not cancel your class within 48 hours of the class start date and time OR you do not show up, you will forfeit your payment for that class.
If you register for an event or class with a guest educator, your class fee is nonrefundable.
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