Six Panel Skirt
Suitable for
Learners aged 18+ who have some machine sewing experience and/or are new to pattern drafting and dressmaking. It is also suitable for intermediate to advanced learners who want to increase their pattern drafting and garment construction knowledge.
Completing the ONE DART SKIRT BLOCK PATTERN WORKSHOP is highly recommended before attending this course. This will result in an optimum understand the pattern drafting process.
Our courses are designed to suit your needs. For the experienced sewist, you may only want to learn how to draft the pattern; alternatively, you can opt for the Combo, which teaches both pattern drafting and garment construction.Â
Key Learning
- Identify measurements needed to make a six-panel skirt
- Demonstrate an ability to take specific bodice measurements
- Understand how to calculate measurements
- Draft a six-panel skirt pattern
- Fabric laying and cutting
- Skirt and waistband construction
- Invisible zip insertion
You will need to bring
Please do not bring heavy, stretchy or silky fabric
- Pattern draftng paper or a roll of plain white/brown paper
- 3m to 4m of light to medium weight cotton, lawn
- 1m fusible interfacing
- Matching colour thread
- 23cm/9" invisible zip (not a standard zip)
Tools and equipment will be provided; we cannot accommodate using your sewing machine
Tea and coffee will be provided; you are welcome to bring refreshments. The Combo workshop will have a break to eat, please bring your lunch.
Weekday daytime course: £85.00
| Lesson 1 | Friday | 25/04/25 | 10am to 12.30pm |
| Lesson 2 | Friday | 02/05/25 | 10am to 12.30pm |
| Lesson 3 | Friday | 09/05/25 | 10am to 12.30pm |
Weekday evening course: £103.75
| Lesson 1 | Friday | 25/04/25 | 5.30pm to 8.30pm |
| Lesson 2 | Friday | 02/05/25 | 5.30pm to 8.30pm |
| Lesson 3 | Friday | 09/05/25 | 5.30pm to 8.30pm |
Weekend course: £122.50
| Lesson 1 | Sunday | 27/04/25 | 10am to 1:45pm |
| Lesson 2 | Sunday | 04/05/25 | 10am to 1:45pm |