Skirt Day!
Choose from the Bubble, 2-Tiered and Skater Skirt options
In this workshop there's a choice of three gorgeous skirt styles using Fashionskool's exclusive own patterns. The current on-trend silhouette - the Bubble skirt and the 2-Tiered skirt incorporate higher skills for those who have already gained a little more sewing experience, whilst our all-time-favourite, the 'Skater' skirt, is ideal for those who have begun making clothes and are ready to move up to a beginners+ level project. All three of these projects include different sewing skills relative to your own sewing experience. Whilst all are rated as Beginners+ level, suitable for those who already know how to use a sewing machine and have completed a previous clothing workshop, if you're still relatively new to sewing, the skater style is the ideal follow-on project to easy-level pyjamas and the other two styles are a great follow-on to the skater skirt project, (please check with Fashionskool if you're unsure of which style is appropriate for your skill level).
The skater skirt (shown above in blue gingham) is a semi-circular style, always has great appeal as it's a pleasure to make, fun to wear and is a timeless style which looks different in every print or fabric used so has seemingly endless possibilities. The other two styles include a higher skill: gathering. In the case of the bubble skirt (shown above in green and pink ginghams) the outer skirt is gathered into a lining in a concealed way to create volume and a beautiful 'balloon' effect, whilst the tiered skirt (shown above in floral print) has a full tier gathered into a semi-fitted yoke. All styles finish just above knee length, have an elasticated waist casing which is ideal for growing bodies and allow for a non-critical fit.
You’ll learn how to prepare, pin and cut your fabric (using an exclusive FASHIONSKOOL paper pattern in your chosen size) and how to sew neat seams and attach a separate elasticated waist casing. The skater skirt skills include turning a neat hem and the 'Bubble' and 'Tiered' skirt skills include gathering.
Please state which style you'd like to make when booking so that a pattern can be prepared for you in your chosen size.
Choose from the following sizes:
Age 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.
For this workshop you will need to provide your own woven (100%cotton) fabric; the fabric width and length requirements are different for each style and will be provided at booking. Suggested fabrics: medium dress-weight woven cotton poplin plains or prints (1 or 2 directional prints), cotton lawn or linen. Please avoid obvious checks or stripes which need matching or any slippery fabric types (polyester, viscose, satin etc).
All equipment, threads, elastic and light refreshments are included. Please bring a packed lunch and slippers to wear.
Level: Beginners+/ Age 10+ (younger capable stitchers considered)
Date: Tuesday 29th July 2025
Time: 10.30 - 3.30 pm
Cost: £54 (+byo fabric)