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Sewing 101: Make a Skirt

Pick up sewing fundamentals from the ground up and finish your own elastic-waist skirt in a single session at this beginner-friendly Brooklyn Craft Company class. You'll work through basic machine sewing along with measuring, cutting, and pinning fabric, gaining all the core skills needed to start a steady sewing practice with confidence.

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Perfect for complete beginners or anyone returning to sewing after a long hiatus, this hands-on workshop will guide you through everything you need to create your first garment in a single session. By the end of class, you will have finished a beautiful elastic-waisted skirt ready to wear.

This comprehensive introduction covers:

  • Sewing machine fundamentals and executing straight seams
  • Accurate body measurement techniques for proper garment fit
  • Fabric cutting methods that ensure precision
  • Pinning and seam construction
  • Creating an elastic waistband and finishing the hem

All required materials are available through our shop. When you register, you will receive a discount code within 24 hours that provides a 10% student discount on materials purchased in person or for local pickup orders online.

Materials you will need:

  • Two yards of medium-weight woven fabric (non-stretch), preferably cotton or cotton blends
  • One yard of one-inch wide elastic

All other tools and notions required to complete the workshop will be provided, including professional sewing machines courtesy of BERNINA of America. If you prefer to bring your own fabric, select a medium-weight woven material, ideally cotton or a cotton blend. All other equipment and machines will be furnished for your use.

Refund Policy

We do not issue refunds on workshop registrations.

  • If you register for a workshop and later become unable to attend, we will gladly offer a credit if you notify us at least 5 business days before the workshop.
  • Workshop credits are not redeemable for cash and cannot be applied to merchandise purchases
  • We are unable to offer credits of any kind, or honor reschedule requests, with less than 5 business days advance notice.
  • Credits cannot be given for any registrations for workshops hosted by visiting/ out of town instructors. Due to the nature of these one-time-only workshops, all events hosted by special guests are subject to this policy. Thank you for understanding!
  • In the event a class is cancelled or rescheduled due to inclement weather, or other Act of God, you will receive a credit to take another class at a later date (in-person or virtual).

Our workshops require a great deal of pre-planning, including ordering supplies and tools, booking staff, and making commitments to pay our instructors -- all based on the number of students who register. When students ask to cancel or reschedule at the last minute, we lose money. As a small business, we are unable to absorb these costs and still keep our class prices low.  

In fairness to all of our customers, we are unable to make exceptions to our policy, including for reasons of illness or travel. If you are unable to attend a workshop at the last minute, we suggest giving your spot to a friend!

Refund Processing Fees:

  • The following only applies in the event a provider’s cancellation/refund policy allows for cancellations and a full refund, please see above or contact CourseHorse to determine eligibility.
  • In the event a class is still going to occur and a full refund is requested, and you are eligible for a full refund in accordance with the provider’s policy, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from your refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Brooklyn Craft Company (604)

(4.7-star rating across 604 reviews)

This class: 4.9 out of 5 from 15 reviews

  • Sewing 101: Make a Skirt

    Love my new skirt! The class was very well organized with a paper guide. Emily the teacher was excellent- super thorough, knowledgeable and patient. Will definitely take another class with her as well as at the site. Love all the cute craft kits and supplies there. Can't wait for my next craft adventure.
  • Sewing 101: Make a Skirt

  • Sewing 101: Make a Skirt

  • Sewing 101: Make a Skirt

  • Sewing 101: Make a Skirt

    I booked last minute. Me and three other students. We learned basics of machine threading, measuring our selves, using a calculation to determine how to draw out and cut material. We sewed our individual elastic waist skirt and learned something. I missed the fine print to my own fabric, so I paid $45 for linen fabric at the shop. Plus $95 for the class. I now have a $140 hand made skirt.
  • Sewing 101: Make a Skirt

    The class was great! The teacher was awesome and went step by step slowly. Now I want to make more skirts. I would definitely take another class with them.
  • Sewing 101: Make a Skirt

  • Sewing 101: Make a Skirt

  • Sewing 101: Make a Skirt

    The class was absolutely AMAZING. I love Hillary's calm, fun, focused style of teaching! It made it really fun and easy. I learned SO MUCH!
  • Sewing 101: Make a Skirt

    Loved this class and learned so much! Will definitely be back.
  • Sewing 101: Make a Skirt

  • Sewing 101: Make a Skirt

  • Sewing 101: Make a Skirt

    So fun! I went from never having used a sewing machine to having a skirt and so many ideas for new projects!
  • Sewing 101: Make a Skirt

  • Sewing 101: Make a Skirt

    Diana was an outstanding instructor. Patient, thorough and kind. And helped ease the intimidation of sewing! I'll be taking another class soon!
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Brooklyn Craft Company is a modern craft and DIY space located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Founded by DIY expert Brett Bara, it offers a wide range of classes and events, including sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet, and other creative activities.

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