garment series: pencil skirt

Are you new into your garment sewing journey and looking for a beginner-friendly pattern that will enhance your sewing skills? The Colored Pencil Skirt by Anna Maria is the perfect garment to accomplish this goal, as it was designed especially for beginners. Join our talented garment instructor, Alissa, to make your very own in February!
The Colored Pencil Skirt by Anna Maria is one of the seven patterns in Anna's "Simple Start" skill building collection of patterns. It's a stylish and elegant pencil skirt that can be dressed up with a flattering blouse or dressed down with your favorite t-shirt and sneakers. During this 6-hour class, students will learn SO many great skills, including how to sew front and back darts, how to sew a waistband facing, how to work with fusible interfacing, how to understitch a garment, how to insert an invisible zipper, and basic hemming techniques.
This class is suitable for confident beginner students who have already sewn at least one or two garments to completion, or have taken our Garment 101 class. Students must be able to confidently thread and operate a sewing machine. As a reminder with all of our garment classes, we recommend that students pre-wash their fabric before attending class to prevent shrinking of the fabric after construction.
PLEASE NOTE: The Pencil Skirt by Anna Maria pattern includes sizes XXS to XXL only (up to 38" waist). A plus-size pattern is not available, however if you are interested in making a plus size skirt, the Ramona Skirt by Tilly + the Buttons is most compatible with the skills that Anna Maria's Pencil Skirt offers (we will omit making the pockets on the Ramona in class due to class time allowance). If you plan on making the Ramona Skirt, please purchase the PDF pattern (linked here) and send your email receipt to classes@urbansewciety.com ATLEAST (1) WEEK IN ADVANCE OF CLASS. We will print the PDF pattern to scale for you as long as we have proof of your pattern purchase. If you have any questions, please email classes@urbansewciety.com
Required Materials:
- (1) Pattern: Colored Pencil Skirt by Anna Maria
- Fabric: please refer to the pattern for accurate sizing and measurements; the pattern accommodates sizes XXS-XXL (up to 38" waist)
- 1/3 yd of Pellon SF101 interfacing
- (1) 9" invisible zipper
- (1) spool of coordinating thread
Recommended Fabric:
We suggest using medium weight fabrics, such as cotton, linen or linen blends, or lighter weight canvas or denim. Our shop sample is made in our elegant Butter Suede.
Required Tools:
- rotary cutter
- fabric scissors
- acrylic ruler
- seam ripper
- seam gauge
- chalk or frixion pen
- pins and/or wonder clips
Cancellation Policy:
If you are unable to attend, a refund will only be provided if you notify us 72 hours in advance in writing by email, there is a waitlist for the class, AND we are able to fill your spot. Otherwise, a credit for a future class will be issued.
No refunds or credits will be provided if you notify us less than 72 hours in advance. By registering for the class, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.
Skill Level: | Beginner |
Skill Details: | Advanced Beginner to Intermediate |
Requirements: | Students must have prior garment sewing experience. Graduates of our Garment 101 class are encouraged to register! |
Instructor: | Alissa Krutoff |
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