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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 sew a split button placket on any shirt
In this tutorial Rosie talks you through sewing up a split button placket. This is a button placket that's split in two, with a central seam that acts as your buttonholes! If you've ever avoided shirt making because you don't want to spend your afternoon arguing with your sewing machine over sewing buttonholes then this is the tutorial for you.
How to grade between sizes on the Heather Dress
If you're one of the 99% of us that has to do some form of pattern alteration then you might be familiar with grading between sizes. However the Heather Dress does present a bit of a challenge to grading due to it's interesting seam lines and integrated pockets.
In this tutorial, Rosie walks you through an example of grading the Heather Dress between three different sizes and highlights the key points that you want to hit when grading in any size range.
How to sew a herringbone stitch
You might have come across a herringbone stitch in embroidery, but it's also really useful in sewing your own clothes too. In this tutorial you'll be shown how to sew a herringbone stitch to secure a facing in place, but we'll also talk through the other areas that you can use it to add a little class to your garments.

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Online Classes

Stitch School will bring you at least six new online classes every year, whether it’s a 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 Embroidery
If you're looking for another way to level up the personalisation on your me-mades then look no further: Intro to Embroidery is the mini-Masterclass that's going to take your new makes to new heights. By learning six embroidery stitches with Chloe, you'll open up a whole world of personalisation that can add something very special to any garments or accessories that are on your sewing table.
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!
Make the Betty Dress
Betty has a classic silhouette that is fitted at the bust and waist then flares out into a full circle skirt. Make the original Betty Dress without sleeves and with a beautiful boat neckline, or use the Betty Dress Add-On pack to sew up a V-neck or scoop neckline and add sleeves to make your Betty work all year round!