Sewing an A-Line Skirt
All levels | 44 min 56 sec
Introduction
00:40
Prepping the Skirt
01:36
04:12
01:30
Sewing the Skirt
04:05
02:22
01:55
03:09
09:52
05:45
06:57
Finishing
02:53
Sewing an A-Line skirt teaches invaluable skills, as well as delivers a versatile wardrobe staple that can be customized to fit and flatter your style. In this class, Cal covers darts, invisible zippers, French seams and bias tape facings. She uses the pattern from her Patternmaking Simplified class, but the sewing techniques she covers can be applied to a wide range of skirt patterns.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Materials:
  • 2 yards medium weight woven fabric (printed cotton- denim- corduroy- linen- etc)
  • invisible zipper to match (7″ length)
  • 1 package 1/2″ single-fold bias tape (can match or contrast with your fabric)
  • all-purpose thread
Tools:
  • Sewing machine
  • scissors
  • ruler
  • pins and pincushion
  • tape measure
  • seam ripper
  • tailor's chalk
  • invisible zipper foot (different than a regular zipper foot)
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Make a custom A-Line skirt
  • Apply French seams
  • Install an invisible zipper
  • Apply bias tape waist facing

What you’ll get:
  • An easy-to-follow lesson on how to create a simple skirt
  • 11 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Itemized supply list
  • Step-by-step instruction by artist Cal Patch
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
Class PDF
Transcript
Sewing an A-Line Skirt Reviews
207 users recommended this class to a friend
Kimberly Vicchitto
Easy lesson to follow, beginner+ friendly, kind teacher who goes over several very helpful techniques. Thank you!
More than 3 months ago
 
Sarah Waller-Bullock
Wonderful class! I especially appreciated the detailed instruction on installing a hidden zipper and attaching the waist facing. It's now not so scary at all. Thank you Cal!
More than 3 months ago
 
Catherine Coghlan
Really enjoyed this instructor's approach. Everything is very well explained, and her calm demeanour was very reassuring for a first-time sewer!
More than 3 months ago