This class is great for beginners as well as folks who want to practice sewing and do it with a friendly group and an expert teacher.

The skirt is a classic a-line skirt with a side zipper. There are options for length, pockets and waistband vs. waist facing.

Skills Needed:

Interest in working with fabric and sewing garments and basic machine sewing skills

What you’ll learn:

• How to work with a commercial sewing pattern

• Proper material handling and tool use

• Basic machine sewing techniques

Preparation:

• Purchase the Garibaldi skirt pattern

• Fabric should be washed and ironed before class. Recommended materials: Medium weight cotton, linen or wool.

Class happens over two Saturday afternoons in February, the 18th and 25th from 1-4 pm. Class fee is $90; students are eligible to purchase supplies for the class including fabric with a 10% Make It Sew discount.

Instructor Bio:

Jessica has been creating, designing and sewing for as long as she can remember. It began with a deep fascination with historical clothing and costumes. Mostly self-taught, she loved the local thrift shops and the possibilities created with cheap outdated clothes. She was the costumer in the Washington & Lee Theater and Dance department for 17 years and now works from her home studio and at Make it Sew.