The Festive Skirt Workshop | Self-Draft and Sew

Learn to draft and sew a full gathered skirt with pockets in Milton Keynes.



5 hours Location Wavendon Class size 1 to 6 guests   £125

Create a beautifully full gathered skirt with pockets in Milton Keynes. A piece to dress up for festive celebrations and enjoy long after the decorations come down.
In this full-day workshop, you’ll learn simple self-drafting techniques to create a skirt to your own measurements, without a commercial sewing pattern. You’ll then cut and sew your skirt in a fabric that reflects your style, with step-by-step guidance throughout.
Style yours with heels for a celebration, boots for a winter afternoon, or loafers and trainers for everyday ease.
Saturday 12 December 2026 | £125 per person
What’s included
Sewing machines, elastic, interfacing and essential notions are provided. Light festive nibbles, mince pies and mulled wine to round off the day, with a non-alcoholic alternative available. Alcohol served to guests aged 18+ only.
What to bring
Please bring 2 metres of pre-washed fabric, 150cm wide, and your own lunch. Fabric guidance and preparation instructions will be sent before the workshop.
Who is it for?
It’s suitable for beginners with basic sewing machine knowledge, and you should be able to thread a machine and sew a straight stitch. No garment construction or pattern-drafting experience is needed, as you’ll be guided step by step throughout the day.
For ages 16 and over.

Upcoming dates for The Festive Skirt Workshop | Self-Draft and Sew

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 29 Oct 2026, 1:40am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 12 Dec 2026 and 12 Dec 2026.

  • Sat 12 Dec 2026, 2pm-7pm
What you'll get
A beautifully full gathered skirt with pockets is a piece to dress up for festive celebrations and enjoy long after the decorations come down.
Light festive nibbles, mince pies and mulled wine to round off the day, with a non-alcoholic alternative available. Alcohol served to guests aged 18+ only.
Knowledge required
Suitable for beginners with basic sewing machine knowledge, you should be able to thread a machine and sew a straight stitch. No garment construction or pattern-drafting experience is needed, as you’ll be guided step by step throughout the day.
What to bring
Please bring 2 metres of pre-washed fabric, 150cm wide, and your own lunch.
Location

Wavendon Community Centre - Walton Road, Wavendon, Milton Keynes MK17 8LH

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Hyness School of Design
Hyness School of Design

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Hyness School of Design is a fashion and sewing school in Wavendon, Milton Keynes, offering thoughtfully designed courses, creative workshops and personalised one-to-one lessons for adults, alongside Junior Design School for young creatives.
Founded by fashion designer and educator Precious Hyness, the school brings professional fashion experience into a welcoming setting where students can develop practical skills, explore their creativity and grow in confidence.
A graduate of London College of Fashion, Precious has a background in bespoke eveningwear and was nominated for Designer of the Year in 2016. Her eye for detail and love of beautifully finished garments shape the way she teaches, with an emphasis on understanding techniques and taking pride in the making process.
Whether you are threading a sewing machine for the first time, returning to a much-loved hobby or developing your garment-making skills, classes offer calm, patient guidance with plenty of room for questions. Small groups allow for individual support, helping students build confidence at their own pace.
Through Junior Design School, young creatives explore fashion, design and sewing through hands-on projects, experimentation and opportunities to discover their own sense of style.
At Hyness School of Design, learning to sew is an opportunity to make something personal, enjoy the creative process and develop skills you can keep building on.

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