Sew a skirt with a lovely swish and one that is bang on trend too. The gathered tiers are simple to sew and the elasticated waist makes it comfortable to wear.
Ideal for holidays or everyday wear and it can be dressed up or down. Sew it in a pretty floral for a summery vibe, or a plain colour for versatility. Viscose will give it a lovely swish, whereas cotton or babycord will be slightly more structured. There are so many options!
This is a skirt pattern designed by Leanne that has been well tried and tested and become a staple in her wardrobe.
The skirt has an elasticated waist, optional drawstring cord, and two tiers. The lower tier is gathered onto the upper tier.
The finished skirt length is 95cm and can easily be adjusted.
In the photographs the red skirt is made from our Willow babycord fabric and the black skirt is made from a viscose fabric.
You will learn how to:
Cut out the pattern pieces;
Add a gathered tier;
Sew a waistband channel and add elastic;
Make a drawstring cord (optional);
Add buttonholes for drawstring cord (optional); and
Sew a simple hem.
Skill Level:
Confident Beginner
Suitable for anyone who is confident using a sewing machine.
What is included:
Pattern and instructions;
Use of our tools and equipment;
Expert instruction;
Maximum of class size of 6 people;
Your own desk with a storage cupboard underneath;
Tea/coffee and biscuits (sewing essentials!);
10% discount on purchases made whilst attending the workshop;
Free parking (Burghley Street carpark is the nearest).
Materials required:
(these are all available to purchase in our shop):
Fabric Suggestions – Light to medium-weight woven fabrics such as cotton lawn, cotton poplin, shirting, viscose/rayon, double gauze, brushed cotton, babycord or chambray.
Fabric Quantities – fabric must be at least 135cm / 54″ wide. UK sizes 6 to 18 – 1.75m. UK sizes 18 to 30 – 2.25m
Elastic – waist measurement of 35mm wide
Thread – 1 x 100m spool (we recommend a good quality thread such as Gutermann Sew-All)
Iron-on Light-weight Interfacing – 5cm x 5cm square
Sewing machine with pedal (the pedal frequently gets forgotten!!) – if you need to use one of our machines please let us know and we will have one set up ready for you.
Overlocker (optional)
Tutor:
Leanne de Lima Araujo – Leanne is the owner of Gather ‘N’ Sew. Her family and friends will tell you that when she is not at work, she is on her sewing machine making garments, quilts, soft furnishings, bags and gifts. Leanne has been teaching for almost 10 years and has also designed most of the bags, quilts and other items taught in our workshops. Find out more.
Booking information:
How to book:
All workshops must be paid for in full at the time of booking.
Bookings may be made online, over the phone or in the shop and can be made up to 24 hours before the start of the workshop provided there are spaces available.
Due to the limited availability of places and the costs incurred in running a workshop, payments are non-refundable and non-transferrable unless someone can be found to take your place. So, please check your diary carefully before making a booking.
By booking a workshop you agree to all of our terms and conditions.
Cancellations:
In the unfortunate event that you need to cancel a booking, please contact us as soon as possible. Sometimes we have a waiting list and may be able to find someone to replace you.
In the unlikely event that we will need to cancel a workshop due to not having enough attendees to make the workshop viable, staff illness or exceptional circumstances, we will give you at least 24 hours notice via e-mail and offer you a transfer, full refund, or voucher.
If you are running late for a workshop, please ring us to let us know. Unfortunately, if you are more than half an hour late, you will be unable to attend as there won’t be enough time to catch up and it will be disruptive to the other attendees.
Attending the workshop:
Within one week of booking, we will send you a confirmation e-mail. If you don’t receive one, please check your spam/junk folder.
The e-mail will include a full list of materials required, all of which are available to purchase in the shop or from our website. Please contact us ASAP with any queries.
All materials required must be purchased prior to attending the workshop.
For all workshops (apart from Know Your Machine) you will need to know how to use a sewing machine.
To save time we highly recommend that you wind your bobbin and thread your machine at home.
Please arrive a little before the start of the workshop so you can get set up and there is no delay or disruption to other workshop attendees. Admittance to the classroom will only be permitted 15 minutes before the start of the class.
During each workshop you will make the item we have designed and to the dimensions we have specified.
Details of nearby parking facilities are listed on our Visit Us page.
