Workshops
A-line skirt
Sew a flattering, summery A-line skirt in this two-part workshop. Learn to use a commercial pattern, insert a concealed zipper and line a garment! Great for sewers who want to take the next step and begin making their own clothes. You’ll use and take home a lovely Amy Butler Skirt pattern which includes three variations so you’ll have a slew of new skirts in no time!
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a beginner’s workshop, but a good introduction to dress-making for someone with recent basic sewing experience. You should already know how to sew a straight seam and confidently use a machine before coming to class. (If you haven’t sewn recently, please sign up for one of our Intro to Sewing Machine workshops: Cafe Apron, Cushion Cover or Tote Bags)
- Level: Intermediate
- Teacher: Ekaterina Ignatieva
- Course length: Two 3-hour sessions
Materials needed
Please bring the following supplies to class in order to complete your project:
Fabric, lining, zip, thread and hook & eye. If desired, you may purchase all supplies, including a selection of more than 150 gorgeous fabrics, in our shop!
For dress size 8-16:
Fabric: 1.75 m of 113 cm wide light to mid-weight fabric.
Lining: 1.5 m of 113 cm wide poly cotton fabric.
For dress size 18-22:
Fabric: 2 m of 113 cm wide light to mid-weight fabric.
Lining: 1.75 m of 113 cm wide poly cotton fabric.
For all sizes:
Zipper: 1 × 20 cm (or longer) CONCEALED zip, colour to match fabric.
Thread: 2 × 100 m polyester thread spools, colour to match fabric.
Hook and Eye: 1 x small size.
- Session 1: Thursday 15 April, 6:30pm—9:30pm
- Session 2: Thursday 22 April, 6:30pm—9:30pm
- Fee: £59.00
- Availability: 7 places left
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- Session 1: Monday 17 May, 6:30pm—9:30pm
- Session 2: Monday 24 May, 6:30pm—9:30pm
- Fee: £59.00
- Availability: 10 places left
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Additional information
Ekaterina Ignatieva lives and breathes fashion – and has done so since she was a little girl in Moscow, refusing to wear warm clothes in winter just so she could look fashionable! Born in Russia, she inherited her love of sewing from her grandmother. She grew up in Australia where she recently completed a Diploma in Fashion Design and later moved to London to pursue a career in the fashion industry. She currently works for bridal wear designer Shane Ryding at Luella’s Boudoir and in time plans to start up her own label. Browse some of her designs here.
