Dress Workshop

Join us for a hands-on sewing workshop where you’ll design and create a beautiful dress tailored to your style. Choose between two versatile designs — both featuring a flattering gathered waist, practical pockets, and the ability to adjust the length to suit your personal taste.

The Sleeved Maxi Dress includes a chic button closure at the back neck, elegant raglan sleeves, and elasticated sleeve hems for all-day comfort. The Sleeveless Midi Dress features a fully lined bodice and expert tips for achieving a professional finish.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Laying out and cutting patterns with precision for the perfect fit

  • Sewing techniques for adding pockets and creating gathers

  • (Midi Dress) Constructing and sewing a bodice lining for a polished look

  • Adjusting dress length to match your preferred style and occasion

  • (Maxi Dress) Inserting elastic into sleeve hems for comfort and flexibility

  • Choosing the right fabric for any season, from breezy summer cottons to cozy winter blends

Whether you’re after a light, airy piece for summer or a warm, elegant dress for cooler months, these timeless designs will quickly become wardrobe favorites.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner – must be comfortable using basic sewing equipment.
Duration: Approximately 8 hours.
Materials Needed:

  • Non-stretch woven fabric (cotton or cotton blend ideal; linen optional). 3 yards for sleeveless midi, 4 yards for sleeved maxi

  • Matching thread and buttons

  • Optional: Black cotton swiss dot fabric available for $25 (as shown in Sleeveless Midi Dress images)

How to Book: Please provide your dress size, including bust and waist measurements, when booking so we can prepare your pattern in advance.

For general studio Q&A, please refer to our FAQ page. By registering for this workshop, you agree to our Booking and Cancellation Policy.

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Sarah
Highly recommended!

Had an amazing experience taking the Bra Set workshop taught by Rose and the dress workshop taught by Lissa. Both instructors made the directions so understandable even though I was a beginner, and I had never used a serger before or worked with stretch fabrics. I completed two projects from the two workshops and they both turned out so cute! The studio is very well-equipped and the experiences were both amazing. Highly recommended!

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Alison H
Well-organized and fun!

I loved this dress workshop! I had only taken one class - the beginner tote-making class - but I was able to follow along and successfully make a cute short-sleeved dress in just two sessions! It increased my confidence in making projects on my own. Lissa was an excellent teacher - patient, thoughtful, and had plenty of time to help the 5 of us who were in the class. I'm excited to take my next class!