Course Description

Create a gathered skirt made to fit you, with no pattern needed. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to take your measurements and turn them into a skirt in a fabric you love. Choose an elasticated or fitted waistband, discover how to insert an invisible zip, and add pockets if you like. We’ll also explore how trims can give your skirt a different look. Who is it for? This workshop is for learners with some sewing experience who have already completed our five-week All Sewn Up course. Not suitable for absolute beginners. What to bring Please bring your own fabric (the exact amount will be discussed in the first session), matching thread, iron-on interfacing, and either elastic or a zip, depending on the waistband you choose. A notebook will also be useful to jot down your ideas. Stable cotton or cotton-blend fabrics work well. Try Ankara wax print, gingham, lightweight cotton drill or lightweight denim. Upcycled tablecloths, lightweight curtains, bedsheets and duvet covers can also make beautiful skirts. Your fabric choice will shape how your finished skirt looks and feels. If you’re unsure what to bring, please contact the tutor before the workshop. maryjane@gcda.org.uk Contact us at learning@gcda.org.uk if you have any queries. Due to large numbers of people booking onto our courses and not turning up, we are now taking a £10 deposit for each course to help ensure attendance. You are welcome to leave the deposit as a donation, which will be used to support the learning contract. You will be eligible to get the deposit back if you attend every session. Or, if you can’t attend, you must: Email or contact the tutor or admin team on Learning@gcda.org.uk to let them know you can’t make it. Still attend at least 80% of the course. Do not book on if you think you cannot attend 80% of the course. You must give 24 hours notice to be eligible for the refund If you don’t show up and don’t get in touch, you will lose your deposit. If leaving a £10 deposit is a barrier because of financial difficulties, please contact learning@gcda.org.uk to talk to us about this.