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Sew the Ruby Skirt

The Ruby Skirt features buttons down the front, roomy patch pockets and a wide waistband which is elasticated at the back and flat at the front. The elastic makes Ruby easy to fit and comfortable to wear, whilst the flat front makes her very flattering.

Join Rosie in this free Stitch School workshop as she takes you through the whole process of sewing up our Ruby Skirt, sharing all her hints and tips along the way.

The Ruby Skirt is a PDF Pattern available for free to all our newsletter subscribers. Sign up today to receive your personal download link and then try out the Ruby Skirt workshop to get a taste of Stitch School!

Sew the Ruby Skirt

Tutorials

We add at least two new tutorials to Stitch School every month. We’ll be covering fun Pattern Hacks, informative techniques, answering your fitting queries and much more! You’ll get access to all of our tutorials with either of Stitch School’s subscription levels.

How to grade a pattern
Sometimes you might find a pattern that’s not available in your size range. If you’re only a couple of sizes outside of the provided size range then there is a technique that you can use to grade the pattern yourself and make your very own pattern
How to do a full or small bust adjustment on the Natalia Dress
If you think you might need to do a full or small bust adjustment on the Natalia Dress pattern but don't know where to start then this tutorial is for you.
Rosie talks through all the steps you need to take to get a perfectly fitting Natalia bodice.
How to sew rouleau loops
We use rouleau loops on the Maeve Blouse pattern to make either the button holes or the bows. It's a delicate couture technique that gives an element of sophistication to any make that uses them.
In this tutorial Julie shows off her best method for getting the neatest rouleau strips and loops.

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Online Classes

Stitch School will bring you at least six new online classes every year, whether it’s a quicker Workshop with a guided sewalong to help you sew your pattern up or an in-depth Masterclass complete with detailed downloadable guides and top tips, you’ll never be short of inspiration for what to sew. All of our online classes are free to our Premium subscribers.

Intro to Couture Techniques
In our new class, Julie will teach you some exquisite couture techniques that will take your garments to a whole new level. From finding the best tools for couture sewing, to finishing your seams by hand, understanding and using underlinings, different (almost magic!) ways to sew a dart, hand-sewing a fine rolled hem and more!
The techniques you'll learn in this Masterclass can be applied to any project, whether it's a simple cami or a complex gown. This is the kind of class that you'll enjoy going back to over and over again to add an extra special touch to your makes.
Make a vintage jacket: Amelia Jacket
Need extra help sewing your vintage jacket? We have a full Workshop on Stitch School, our online sewing classroom, to guide you through every step of the process. The class includes the PDF sewing pattern with lots of extra tips and tricks from our expert teacher Julie, who drafted the pattern!
Amelia features bust darts, a zipped front, a flat collar, full-length sleeves with elasticated cuffs and a wide elasticated waistband. She is fully lined for a beautiful neat finish on the inside and hits at the natural waist.
Intro to Pattern Drafting: Trousers
Learn to draft a trouser block from your own custom measurements in our new Stitch School masterclass
The best way to get the perfect fit on a pair of me-made trousers is to draft the pattern yourself. It’s not as hard as you might think! Join us on Stitch School where we’ll guide you through the trouser drafting process with easy-to-follow video tutorials packed with the pattern cutting expertise of our teachers.