Gathered Skirt
Gathered Skirt
Level: Improver
Classes needed: 2-3 depending on experience
Which Stitch Classes to attend: Create this project in our weekly Sewing and Dressmaking classes, or in our One-to-One lessons at a time that suits you!
About this project: Gathered elasticated waist skirt with optional pockets (and optional lace on the pockets). This skirt is cut twice the size of your waist to get those lovely elasticated gathers
Fabric & notions to bring:
- an 80cm length of fabric for a skirt 50cm long
or
- a 110cm length of fabric for a skirt 75cm long
For a body waist measurement of 55cm-73cm and only for fabrics at least 150cm wide, you can also bring the amounts above
For a body waist measurement of 55cm circumference or above for bring (all fabric widths):- 130cm length of fabric for a skirt 50cm long
or
- 180cm length of fabric for a skirt 75cm long
Too complicated? Please email us with your waist measurement and mention you want to make this project if you need clarification on how much fabric to bring : )
Also bring:
- MEASUREMENTS - if you're making this for someone else bring their waist measurement and what length they want it from their waist to hem
- ELASTIC - 2cm wide elastic at least 2cm more length than your waist circumference. Or just bring 1m which is enough for all sizes. White for pale fabric and black if dark
- LACE (optional) - 20cm length of 2.5-5cm wide non-stretch lace for pocket tops
- THREAD - One 100-metre spool of Polyester sewing thread in a colour to coordinate with the fabric. Or use our thread , bring 50p - although we can't guarantee a colour match!
- GLASSES if you wear for close up work
PAPER - bring 50p to buy pattern paper to make your pattern to take home
Email us HERE with any pre-class questions
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