Learn to Sew Clothes with Simplicity Patterns – Sewing a Classic Gathered Skirt

Class 1 – Sewing a Classic Gathered Skirt. Click below to see the full materials list and description.

If you have ever dreamed of sewing a wardrobe for yourself but don’t feel confident reading sewing patterns, this class is for you. Deborah Kreiling has been creating sewing patterns with the Simplicity Pattern Company for 35 years, and in her four-part course, she will teach you all of the basic skills you need to know to follow a pattern and make gorgeous clothing. Creativebug is offering this first class for free, so you will learn how to start making an iconic gathered skirt. While this garment is fairly simple, it offers lots of learning opportunities. Deborah begins by taking you on a full tour of the pattern envelope, guide sheet, and pattern tissue, so you’ll understand how all of these elements work together. Then, starting with just your waist measurement, Deborah explains how to pick your size and cut your pattern pieces. You will also learn how to insert side front-seam pockets, apply fusible interfacing, and gather the upper edge of your skirt. In the three classes on Creativebug, Deborah will show you how to finish your skirt. And then move onto tops and dresses. Sample this class to get a taste of everything you will learn.

@1:40 Materials
@3:53 Take measurements to determine size
@5:08 How to read the pattern
envelope and choose fabric
@6:38 How to read the
guide sheet
@13:14 Cut out pattern pieces
@14:58 Cut out fabric and
transferring marks
@18:15 Sew center back
seam
@21:02 Press seams
@21:48 Attach pockets
@23:42 Sew side front seams and finishing pockets
@27:56 Sew gathering stitches
@29:56 Apply interfacing and make Yoke


Tools & Materials:
– Simplicity Pattern #1369, available at
Simplicity.com or your favorite fabric retailer
(see back of pattern envelope to ensure you are
buying the right size)
– Fabric (see pattern envelope for fabric
recommendations and exact quantities)
– 7/8 yard lightweight fusible interfacing
– Thread in matching color
– 7” invisible zipper
– Pins
– Water-soluble pencil or chalk
– Seam ripper
– Fabric shears
– Snips
– Tape measure
– Painter’s tape (optional)
– Iron and ironing board
– Invisible zipper foot
– Sewing machine
Deborah Kreiling has worked at the Simplicity Pattern Company for over thirty-five years. She first came to Simplicity as a sewing instruction writer and now holds the position of Design Development Director. She works directly with every patternmaker, seamstress, writer and illustrator to make sure that that every sewing pattern can be successfully and happily sewn at home.