Sewaholic Hollyburn Skirt Workshop

Especially for beginners this is the perfect flared skirt! A wardrobe essential the Hollyburn Skirt has just the right amount of flare. It sits right at the waist for maximum figure flattery and features super practical pockets!Based on the popular Lonsdale Dress pattern this skirt pattern includes three different lengths with three different amounts of flare. The shorter the skirt the more flared the silhouette! Additional details add emphasis to the waistline with optional button tabs to feature pretty buttons or belt loops to show off your favourite belts.Pattern includes extra-thorough sewing instructions and detailed sewing diagrams. Perfect for your first garment project! Easy to wear simple to sew! Sizing is proportioned for a pear-shaped figure: smaller waist larger hips.

This workshop is suited to someone with basic sewing machine knowledge. If you have no experience then we would recommend completing our introduction to sewing course. 

Times 10am to 2.30pm roughly! 

What you will learn:

• How to read and use a pattern
• How to layout, pin & cut fabric
• How to sew and finish seams appropriately
• How to insert a zip
• How to finish a waistband
• How to hem a skirt

What you will need to bring:

• Fabric of your choice. We recommend a light or medium weight cotton, corduroy, light denim, and linen blends. Please speak to us to find out the amount of fabric for your size choice.
• 7 or 8 inch zip
• Matching thread 

What’s included:

• Sewaholic Sewing pattern for you to keep 
• Sewing machine
• Hot or cold drinks, biscuits and cakes

You will need to pre wash your fabric prior to the workshop so make sure you buy your fabric in plenty of time.

If you would like to make many of the garments from your pattern, we will give you your pattern prior to the day so you can trace your correct size at home. Free feel to pop in store to collect. On the day we will cut straight from the pattern piece otherwise, which means you will lose the other pattern pieces. 

Please feel free to bring a pack lunch it can be along day! 

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