Sewing an A-Line Skirt by Cal Patch

All levels | 44 min 56 sec

Introduction
Overview00:40

Prepping the Skirt
Materials01:36
Cutting fabric04:12
Transfer markings01:30

Sewing the Skirt
Sewing the dart04:05
Start French side seam02:22
Press side seam and darts01:55
Finish French side seam03:09
Install invisible zipper09:52
Finish side seam05:45
Add waist facing06:57

Finishing
Hemming the skirt02:53

Taught by Cal Patch

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)

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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

In this class, Cal Patch 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.

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Sewing an A-Line Skirt Reviews

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201 users recommended this class to a friend

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!

March 4, 2024

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!

March 3, 2024