Learn how to use a sewing machine while creating a custom elastic waist skirt that's uniquely yours - no pattern required!
Perfect for absolute beginners and aspiring sewists alike, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to use a sewing machine from the ground up, including machine setup, threading, and basic operation, before guiding you through the process of creating a custom garment. You'll learn how to take your own measurements, cut fabric without a pattern, and use professional finishing techniques for a polished result.
Leave with a completed skirt, practical sewing skills you can use again and again, and the confidence to continue making your own clothing at home. Class size is limited to 6 students to ensure plenty of personalized instruction.
Bailey Reber is an Astoria-based fashion designer, sewing instructor, and technical designer with over 20 years of sewing experience. Passionate about making sewing approachable and enjoyable, she specializes in teaching beginners how to confidently us
