Shepherd Skirt : Virtual Workshop : Starts Thursday May 21, 6-8pm for 4 weeks
Shepherd Skirt : Virtual Workshop
Thursdays · May 21 - June 11 · 6-8pm EST · 4 weeks · $200 / $175 for Studio members
ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP
A pleated A-line skirt with slanted pockets, side button fastenings, and beautiful pleats for fullness, the Merchant & Mills Shepherd Skirt is a timeless, wearable piece you’ll want in every fabric. Make it soft and floaty in linen, or smart and hardy in cotton twill. This four-week Zoom sewing workshop focuses on construction and technique: pleats, pockets, waistbands, and buttonholes.
WHAT YOU'LL MAKE
A well-constructed Shepherd Skirt in your choice of fabric.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
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How to read and work from a garment pattern
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Constructing slanted pockets
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Setting pleats evenly and neatly
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Waistband construction and buttonholes
WHAT YOU'LL GET
- 8 hours of live online sewing instruction across 4 Thursday evening 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 Shepherd Skirt replays, notes, and resources
A NOTE ON FIT
We'll cover fit and sizing in the first session. 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 Shepherd Skirt pattern. It’s available from the workroom as:
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Paper copy (while in stock)
Studio members save $25 - every workshop, every time.
Members also get free 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.
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.
