Skirt Workshop: Pattern-Making & Sewing

$450.00

In this hands-on class, you’ll dive into the world of fashion design pattern making by creating your very own custom skirt. You may choose to make a pencil, A-line, straight or fit & flare skirt, in the length and fabrication of your choice, all drafted to your exact measurements.

You’ll learn essential skills including accurate measuring, flat pattern drafting, muslin fitting, pattern refinement, and garment construction. We’ll begin by drafting your custom skirt pattern, then sew a muslin sample to test and perfect the fit. After making adjustments and finalizing your pattern, you’ll construct your finished skirt with professional details.

Your final skirt will feature a back zipper and a blind hem, resulting in a clean, polished finish. Along the way, you’ll gain confidence in fit troubleshooting and develop a reusable pattern that can be adapted into countless future skirt designs.

Machines and muslin will be provided. You’ll be guided through fabric and zipper selection, which you’ll purchase independently for your final garment.

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

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner (must have completed the beginner sewing series or equivalent)
Duration: 4 sessions, 2 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 4 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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A Must-Take Skirt Workshop

I absolutely loved this skirt-making class! Rob is a phenomenal instructor—patient, encouraging, and so talented. His step-by-step guidance through measuring, drafting, fitting, and sewing made what initially felt daunting completely approachable and fun. I came in with basic sewing skills and left with a beautifully tailored pencil skirt—and the confidence to make more on my own.

The class was thoughtfully structured, from drafting the custom pattern to refining the fit with muslin and finishing with learning how to insert a zipper, adding a hook and eye, and sewing a blind hem. Rob was attentive throughout, offering hands-on help whenever I needed.

This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their sewing skills or explore garment construction from the ground up. I can’t recommend it enough!

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!!

Skirt Workshop: Pattern-Making & Sewing

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