With Karen Odinga.
A three-week course, meeting each Wednesday evening from 12th to 26th January. £21 for the full course paid in advance, or £7.50 per week (total £22.50).
A smart A-line skirt is always a great wardrobe staple. Learn to sew this fitted style of skirt with a back zipper and back slit. This style has a plain waist (no separate waistband).
Pattern will be provided at cost of £3 that you can keep and reuse forever.
Please e-mail kodinga23@gmail.com me prior to the first session as to what size you will require. Determine your size by your hip measurement or waist (if larger). If you fall in between sizes, size up. If you need guidance, just e-mail me!
| Size In Inches | Small | Medium
| Large | X-Large | XX-Large |
| Bust | 31.5-32.5 in | 34-36in | 38-40in | 42-44in | 46-48in |
| Waist | 24-25in | 26.5-28in | 30-32in | 34-37in | 39-41.5in |
| Hip | 33.5-34.5in | 36-38in | 40-42in | 44-46in | 48-50in |
| Finished Measurement at Hipline (the amount of ease given in your chosen size) | 37 1/2in | 41in | 45in | 49in | 53in |
| Back Length from Waist (you can make it shorter or longer as required) | 23 in | 23in | 23in | 23in | 23in |
| Fabric required (in meters) | |||||
| Fabric 45” wide | 1.5 meters | 1.75 meters | 1.75 meters | 1.75 meters | 1.75 meters |
| Fabric 60” wide | 1.25 meters | 1.25 meters | 1.25 meters | 1.25 meters | 1.25 meters |
Also required:
- Sewing machine with manual all leads and attachments.
- 1 meter of iron on lightweight interfacing.
- All purpose thread to match fabric.
- 1 7- inch zipper to match fabric.
- 1 hook & eye closure.
Suggested fabrics: Cotton, cotton or linen blends, wool blends, viscose blends. Nothing too sheer. Extra fabric will be required for one- way designs or matching plaids. Best to choose an overall pattern if you are a beginner. E-mail for guidance if unsure.