Nevis Skirt : Virtual Workshop : Starts Saturday May 9, 9-11am for 3 weeks
Nevis Skirt : Virtual Workshop
Starts Saturday May 9 · 9 - 11am ET · 3 weeks - skips May 16th long weekend
$200 · Only $175 for Studio members [Learn more about membership →]
Studio Membership Perks
Studio members get $25 off every workshop, plustfree access to our Community Sew Alongs and Bi-Monthly Challenge Series, early access to preorders and sales, and an online community to sew and share with year-round.
ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP
The Merchant & Mills Nevis is a neat-fitting walking skirt with two versions: a tie waist in softer fabrics, and a high button waistband with pocket and button detailing that suits utility cloths. It’s a practical pattern with real range. This three-session Zoom sewing workshop focuses on the key construction decisions choosing your version, fitting a neat waistband, setting pockets cleanly, and getting the button detailing right.
WHAT YOU’LL MAKE
A well-constructed Nevis Skirt in your choice of version - tie waist or button waistband and your choice of fabric.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Choosing between the tie waist and button waistband versions, and selecting fabric to suit
- Fitting a neat waistband and understanding the pattern’s finished measurements
- Constructing and setting the pocket neatly
- Button placement and buttonhole execution on the waistband version
- Applying facings
- Reading and working from a garment pattern
WHAT YOU’LL GET
- 6 hours of live online sewing instruction across 3 Saturday morning sessions
- Multi-camera demos - top-down, machine-level, and table view, so you see exactly what’s happening at every step
- Video replay access to every session, with detailed written notes for each one
- A dedicated online workshop space for sharing progress, asking questions, and connecting with fellow students
- Lifetime access to all Nevis Skirt replays, notes, and resources
A NOTE ON FIT
The Nevis is a neat-fitting pattern – we’ll cover sizing and the finished measurements in the first session so you cut the right size for your body. Due to the nature of Zoom workshops, complex fitting is beyond what we can cover thoroughly, but you’ll leave the first session knowing your size and what simple adjustments to make before you cut.
PATTERN REQUIREMENT
Students will need to own or purchase a copy of the Merchant & Mills Nevis Skirt pattern. It’s available from the workroom as:
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Paper copy (while in stock)
Build your sewing skills from the ground up.
Our Sewing Machine Essentials and Serger Essentials Clubs are the perfect starting point for any sewist. These friendly, supportive spaces give you the skills and confidence to use your machines with ease and they’re just the beginning. As part of our growing series of virtual workshops, you’ll have more ways than ever to learn, connect, and make something wonderful.
