The Sewing Labs

Unleash your creativity and start your journey in the fundamentals of pattern drafting in this immersive 9-week course focused on skirts. Designed for sewists with basic sewing experience, this course will guide you step-by-step in developing a personalized skirt sloper—a custom-fitted base pattern tailored to your unique measurements.

You will learn essential techniques to manipulate your sloper into a variety of skirt styles, including A-line, pencil, and gore. By the end of the course, you will have a deep understanding of pattern-making principles and the confidence to draft your own skirt patterns with precision and flair.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the anatomy of a skirt pattern and the purpose of a sloper.
• Develop a custom-fitted skirt sloper using your own measurements.
• Explore techniques for pattern manipulation to create different skirt styles.
• Practice drafting patterns with precision and attention to detail.
• Gain foundational skills to apply pattern-making concepts to future garment projects.

What You’ll Create:
By the end of the course, you will have:

• A personalized skirt sloper tailored to your measurements.
• Several completed skirt patterns showcasing different design variations.
• The skills to experiment with and create new skirt designs independently.

Who Should Enroll:
This course is ideal for sewing enthusiasts, aspiring designers, or anyone looking to enhance their pattern-making skills. No prior drafting experience is required, though basic sewing knowledge is recommended.

Join us to turn your vision into reality, one stitch and style at a time!

In the event of winter weather affecting class schedules, we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. If there are any changes or cancellations due to inclement weather, we will notify you promptly. By 6 am on the affected day, an email will be sent to all registered students containing important updates.

Additionally, we will post announcements on our official website and social media pages to keep you informed. Please ensure that you check your email, visit our website, and follow our social media channels for the latest information during adverse weather conditions.

It's important to note that we generally follow the Kansas City, Missouri Public Schools closing decisions. Your safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation in staying updated with any schedule changes caused by winter weather.