Skirt in a Day: A-Line


A-line skirts are universally flattering and one of the easiest garments to make. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn to draft a custom skirt pattern using your own measurements, cut it from your chosen fabric, and construct it with simple sewing techniques. Master essential skills such as sewing straight seams, creating darts, inserting a zipper, attaching a facing or waistband, and finishing a hem—all in a single day! Basic sewing skills are helpful but not required.
(Additional costs for materials may apply.)

Target Audience:

Beginners and those with some sewing experience.

Things to bring along:
  • Sewing machine (NCC has machines for students to use if desired)
  • 2 metres butchers paper
  • Pencil
  • Eraser
  • Sticky tape
  • 30cm ruler
  • Set square if you have one
  • Tape measure
  • Pins
  • Needle
  • Marking chalk
  • Unpicker
  • 1.5m x 115cm woven fabric washed and ironed
  • Thread to match
  • 20cm fusible interfacing
  • 18cm skirt zipper

Learning Outcomes:

  • Construction of an A-line skirt from scratch

Learning Methods:

This is a face-to-face workshop.

?Dates for this class will be available in December for Term 1 2026.

Program Benefits:

  • Learn to make a skirt from scratch.

Content:

  • Body measurements and how and where to take them
  • Pattern drafting
  • Creating and finalising the pattern
  • Assembly and pinning
  • Fitting of skirt toile
  • Variations
  • Sewing the skirt and finishing

Upcoming Workshops

Name Date Time Location Available Spaces Cost
96SKIW425 – Skirt in a Day: A-Line Skirts Saturday, November 22, 2025 09:00 am – 03:00 pm Penrith Campus 6 $110.00
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