Sew Skirts Without a Pattern: A Step-by-Step Class
Mary Beth Temple
Class Preview
1:04
- In-depth Instruction; over 99 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction and Materials
2:11
The supplies you need will depend on what type of skirt you want to make, and we will talk more about requirements for each skirt in their sessions, but first, let’s talk about fabric.
Gathered Skirt
14:45
The easiest skirt to make is essentially a wide tube, gathered with an elastic waistband. In this session we will talk about the little bit of math required to get the ruffled look you want.
Tiered Skirts
14:25
What is more fun than a simple gathered skirt? A tiered skirt with multiple rows of gathers! In this session we will talk more about gathering ratios and seam placement while cutting a skirt with four tiers.
Pockets
14:56
In this session we are going to freehand a pocket pattern and talk about the best way to insert them. This method works great for making your own skirt, but also if you have a purchased skirt and want to add pockets.
Waistbands
40:42
There are two ways to address the top of a gathered skirt. You can make a casing and add elastic, or you can create and attach a waistband and install a zipper. In this session we will look at both ways.
Hems
11:25
Sometimes we choose a hem because of its function, sometimes because of its appearance. In this session we will talk about the how and why of picking the perfect hem for your skirt.
A lot of folks get into sewing because they want to make clothes for themselves, but sometimes it can be a little overwhelming to find and prep a paper pattern. Join me as we make several different styles of gathered skirts so you can take your vision and execute it in fabric.
Mary Beth Temple
Mary Beth Temple is a long-time designer of knit, crochet and sewing patterns, and lover of any other type of craft that comes across her path! She can often be found crafting by the beach near her home in Wilmington, North Carolina, and makes no guarantees that there won’t be sand in her samples. With more than a dozen books to her name, Mary Beth is a prolific designer whose independent work can be found under her brand name Hooked for Life. You can check out her doings at HookedforLifePublishing.com/blog, and from there visit her various social media outlets.
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