Confident · 5 cards · 7 tasks
Your first piece of clothing, with an easy elastic waist.
Join this session to learn how to stitch an elasticated waist skirt. To help you practise sewing techniques and become more confident at sewing.
To take part you will need:
- Sewing Machine
- Sewing Kit
- Iron / Protective Sheet
- Bodkin or Large Safety Pin
Pre-cut kit includes:
- 2 x Fabric Strips
- 2 x Pattern Fabric
- 1 x Elastic Strip
You will need to be able to:
- Thread-up a sewing machine (Card 06 · Thread Machine)
- Stitch straight / zig-zag stitch (Card 09 · Machine Stitches)
Before you start, learn these cards
Step by step
Tick off each task as you go. If you get stuck, open the card linked to that task.
Task 7
☐ Hemming Skirt
Learn how: Card 22 · Hems and Card 32 · Hemming
Need it shorter? See the Hemming card.
End of session. Well done, you’ve finished your elasticated waist skirt!
