Spring Into Action Class
Kingfisher Top and Barkly Skirt
With spring just around the corner, we will be starting to think about what’s in the summer wardrobe. So here to help you get started are two new styles added to The Stitchery class timetable.
The Kingfisher Top from The Pattern Revival has become a favourite top of mine in the past few months. You can make it short sleeved or long sleeved with a ruffle if you want - see The Sewing Revival for more images of different views
What I love most about this top is that its super beginner friendly, the main body is made with a stable woven fabric so its easy to sew, but you get to add a rib neckband and sleeve bands, just like you would on a tee shirt.
Next up is The Barkly Skirt from In the Folds. Again this is another staple in my wardrobe, I made one and then instantly made another.
The Barkly skirt is a paneled A-line skirt with pockets and a range of interesting and fun to sew details. View A of skirt (as pictured right) has a shaped waistband, slanted pockets that are inset in the side panels and a hem facing. Or you can choose to drop the waistband for a waist facing add patch pockets and side splits - see In the Folds for more pictures of different views.
Both styles feature a center back invisible zip for a clean finish.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Introduction to PDF patterns & how to use them
How to take key body measurements to chose the right size for you
How to trace/ cut the pattern for your size
How to lay fabric & cut out your pattern correctly
How to sew seams & finish insides
How to attach a ribbed neckband or sleeve bands
How to construct pockets (options of pockets available)
Topstitching or edge stitching
How to insert a invisible zipper
How to hem your garments
Attaching waistband or waist facing
WHATS INCLUDED:
A printed out copy of your pdf pattern for you to take home (included in class cost)
Printed Instructions
Use of sewing machines
Interfacing
Use of tools & equipment
Tea/ Coffee, snacks available
YOU NEED TO PROVIDE:
Purchase pdf pattern - which must be purchased separately as its licensed to individual users
Fabric suitable for project
Matching thread
Notions required - zipper