Right on time for spring, let’s make a simple dress! Using 100 Acts of Sewing Dress No. 1 pattern, join me and make a super simple dress. This is a perfect beginner project, or for those more advanced who just want to join in a fun group and maybe learn some tips here and there or challenge yourself by using a more difficult fabric! We will go over everything from using the pattern, cutting and sewing the garment, and even go over some fit issues and how to solve them. Other skills will include learning different seam finishing options, making your own bias tape, doing a bias facing, and doing a roll-hem. We will talk about ways to customize this dress too: how to add pockets, do some color blocking, change the shape, lengthen or shorten, etc. You’ll definitely want to make multiples of this versatile dress!

The class fee includes the pattern ($17) - all you need is to purchase fabric and matching thread! (You’re welcome to use the studio thread, I just might not have an exact match). You are also welcome to get a pack of bias tape to use if you want, but we will go over how to make your own bias tape in class using the fabric you chose for your dress. Please check the sizing guide in the class photos to find your size and fabric requirements. Your size will be based on your natural waist measurement and bust measurement. If you fall between sizes, go with the larger size for now and we can do some editing once in class. If you have any questions about determining size and needed fabric, please email sophie@littlebirdsewing.com

You can purchase fabric locally at Stash Fabric in Burlington, VT, The Makery, in Burlington, VT, and at Yankee Pride, in Essex Junction. You can also find some of my favorite online sources here.

Suitable fabric includes: lightweight cotton, cotton/linen blends, linen, cotton, - something that would feel nice as a dress! If you are more experienced, you could up the challenge by choosing something a bit more difficult like rayon or a silk! Please no stretchy fabric though!

This class is for high school age and up, with younger, mature students considered with teacher permission. Please email sophie@littlebirdsewing.com with any questions or concerns.

This class runs on May 10th from 10am - 12noon and May 17th from 10am to 1pm (allowing for a bit more time to finish!).

Things happen and sometimes a cancellation is unavoidable. Please contact Sophie as soon as you know you need to cancel so that plans can be made to reschedule. For pre-paid workshops, cancellations are only accepted up to a week before the scheduled workshop and you will be refunded in full. Any later than that and only 50% will be refunded with the remainder going towards class costs (time and supplies), unless we are able to fill your spot with someone else. Please don’t come to class sick - we will work with you to reschedule! Thanks so much!