Zero-Waste Self-Drafted Gathered Skirt
Learn how to self-draft and sew a comfortable, gathered skirt using your own measurements.
This class focuses on understanding measurements, calculating fabric requirements, drafting,
construction, and professional finishing techniques.
What You Will Learn:
- How to take and understand your own measurements
- How to calculate fabric requirements based on your measurements
- How to calculate and add appropriate seam allowances
- How to determine skirt width and length
- How to create an elastic waistband
- How to construct inseam pockets
- Proper seam and garment finishing techniques
- How fabric weight and drape affect the finished gathers
Fabric Requirements - Recommended Fabric: 3–4 yards
Lightweight fabrics are ideal because they create softer, fuller gathers and allow the
skirt to flow naturally.
Recommended Fabrics
- Lightweight cotton
- Cotton chambray
- Lightweight linen or linen blends
- Other lightweight woven fabrics with good drape
Classes: 1 @ 4 hours each
Level: Confident beginner sewist.
Prerequisite: Beginning Sewing at Seamless or comparable experience
Supplies: List sent prior to class via email from info@SeamlessSewingArts.com
Class Policies: Be sure to read our Class Policies prior to registration.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | Confident Beginner. Able to sew a straight seam allowance. Able to thread a sewing machine and make a bobbin. Also perfect for intermediate sewists. |
| Instructor: | Jacqueline Pineda |
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