Pencil Skirt: Pattern-Making & Sewing

In this hands-on class, you’ll dive into the world of pattern-making by creating your very own custom pencil skirt! Learn essential skills like measuring, drafting, fitting, and sewing a beautifully tailored skirt made to your exact measurements.

Start by drafting your own pattern, then create a muslin sample to ensure the perfect fit. You’ll make adjustments, refine your pattern, and ultimately craft a final version. The skirt will feature a hook and eye and back zipper closure, slit and a blind hem - giving you a polished, professional finish.

Machines and muslin will be supplied. We’ll guide you through selecting fabric and zippers, which you’ll purchase on your own. Once you master this classic design, you’ll have the foundation to experiment with endless variations of skirts.

This class is ideal for students with sewing experience or those who have completed an Intro to Sewing Series or its equivalent.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner (must have completed the beginner sewing series or equivalent)
Duration: 3 sessions, 3 hours each
Materials Provided: Muslin and sewing machines included. Bring your own fabric for the final skirt.
Instructor: Rob Younkers

Recommended to wear leggings for class #1 for accurate measurements and fittings.

Please note: Students must be available for all 3 dates listed below, as we do not offer makeup sessions. For students under 16, please inquire separately or look for teen-specific workshops.

Please see our  FAQ page for general studio Q&A’s. By signing up for this workshop, you are agreeing to our Booking and Cancellation Policy.

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Alexa
Must Do For Anyone Wanting to Expand Their Skills

I had been wanting to learn pattern drafting and making but was intimidated trying to learn it on my own. Something like drafting a pattern to a pencil skirt felt so overwhelming because of how form fitting it is. My “how do they do this?!?” has been fully answered with this class. Rob makes it SO EASY to understand, step by step, on how to systematically draft your own pattern using your own measurements. It was great to experience sewing the first draft in muslin, then adjusting the pattern to what you adjusted on the muslin. I couldn’t be more happy with how my skirt turned out. I feel so so so much more confident in my ability to tweak patterns I buy on my own and even drafting my own future skirts. I really recommend this class!!