Learn how to draft and sew the Denim Skirt to your measurements!
 
What you will learn:
Take your measurements
Draft the basic skirt block that gives smooth sides curve
Draft the style line
Dart manipulation from basic skirt block to ensure good fits 
Block to pattern conversion
Fabric Layout
Construction of the skirt (including how to attach the front fly zipper)
 
Features of the denim skirt: 
Straight waistband
Snap button closure or jeans button with machined buttonhole.
Front fly opening
Two front round/ J pockets with french seam finishing for pocket bags
A yoke for better fit
Two back patch pockets
Center back slit for easy movement
H-Silhouette - side seams are straight but will appear tapered when worn
Finished with serged closed seams with topstitching
 
Mastering some of the skills above will provide you a good foundation to move on to more challenging project like sewing jeans subsequently. 
 
Duration: 2 full day sessions: 
 
Date: To be confirmed - Get in touch with us if you are interested! 
 
Where: To be confirmed 
 
Suitable for:
Anyone who loves and/or wants to learn how to sew. Beginners are welcome
 
Things You Need to Bring Along:
Medium weight low/no stretch denim: 1.5m (1.6yd) x 45” wide
Pocket bag fabric: 0.5m (0.5 yd)
6" Metal fly zipper
Regular sewing thread (used for joining seams & bobbin thread for topstitching)
Topstitching or denim thread
 
Students will receive sewing instructions, as well as access to our digital tutorial for denim skirt sewing after the workshop. 
 
+Class may be rescheduled if the minimum number is not reached.