{"product_id":"beginning-sewing-clothes-gathered-skirt","title":"Beginning Sewing Clothes: Gathered Skirt","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eReady to dive into garment sewing but don't know where to start? This adorable, beginner-friendly gathered skirt is the perfect first project!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe 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 \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"214\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eno commercial pattern required\u003c\/b\u003e 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003e Saturday, August 1st\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime: \u003c\/strong\u003e11am - 2pm\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor: Amy Datema- \u003c\/strong\u003eAmy'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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eHow to take proper body measurements for garment fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eThe fundamentals of cutting and preparing woven fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003eHow to create clean, even gathers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003eHow to sew a comfortable, non-roll elastic waistband.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupply List:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003ePlease ensure your fabric is \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"29\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003ewashed and dried before class\u003c\/b\u003e to account for any shrinkage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003eFabric (Woven only):\u003c\/b\u003e * 2 yards for misses sizes \/ 3 yards for plus sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14,0,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,0,1,0,0\"\u003eRecommended fabrics:\u003c\/i\u003e Cotton, Chambray, Linen, Gingham, or Georgette (for a dressier look).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,0,1,1,0\"\u003eNote on Fabric Width:\u003c\/i\u003e Fashion fabric usually comes in 58–60\" widths. If the fabric you choose is 45\" wide, please buy an extra \u003cspan data-index-in-node=\"127\" data-math=\"1\/2\" class=\"math-inline\"\u003e1\/2\u003c\/span\u003e yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,0,1,2,0\"\u003eFabrics to avoid for this class:\u003c\/i\u003e 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003eElastic:\u003c\/b\u003e 1-inch wide elastic (non-roll elastic is highly recommended), enough to comfortably fit your waist size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003eNeedles:\u003c\/b\u003e Universal sewing machine needles, size 80\/12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003eThread:\u003c\/b\u003e Matching all-purpose sewing thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\"\u003eBobbins:\u003c\/b\u003e One bobbin already wound and filled with your matching thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0\"\u003eTools:\u003c\/b\u003e Pins or sewing clips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0\"\u003eSewing Machine\u003c\/b\u003e in good working order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: By completing your purchase, you agree to our class policies listed below.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Family Sewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53787523252590,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/8720\/7534\/files\/IMG_9747.jpg?v=1780342848","url":"https:\/\/familysewing.com\/products\/beginning-sewing-clothes-gathered-skirt","provider":"Family Sewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}