A guided sewing project
A simple first dress
Tiered Dress
Make an easy, pull-on dress with a relaxed shape and gathered tiers while learning how a garment pattern comes together. You’ll build practical skills you can bring to future sewing projects.
Basic sewing-machine familiarity is recommended. After booking, you’ll receive guidance on choosing your size, fabric and supplies.
Learn by making
Learn the process, one step at a time.
You’ll do each stage yourself with personal guidance, from preparing the pattern through the final hem.
- 01
Read and prepare a pattern
Take measurements, choose your size, understand the markings and cut your fabric accurately.
- 02
Create smooth, even gathers
Prepare, distribute and attach gathered tiers so the fullness looks balanced and intentional.
- 03
Construct and finish a dress
Follow a garment construction order and finish seams, edges and hems neatly.
What's Included
What to Expect
From pattern pieces to a finished dress.
Choose your size and fabric.
Hilary will help confirm your size and prepare the pattern, fabric and supplies for the project.
Build your dress in three stages.
Learn cutting, garment assembly, gathering and finishing with patient one-on-one guidance.
Leave with a dress you made.
Take home a finished tiered dress and practical garment-sewing skills you can build on.
You're in Good Hands
Patient garment-sewing guidance from a fashion designer.
Hi, I’m Hilary. I learned to sew from my grandmother, studied fashion design and have spent much of my life making things with fabric. Heyday is my way of sharing that love through relaxed, one-on-one lessons in my San Diego home studio.
Meet Hilary →Ready to Make Your Project?
Make your tiered dress.
Three private 2-hour lessons · Materials included · $480
Start the Dress
READY TO MAKE YOUR PROJECT?
Make your tiered dress.
Three private 2-hour lessons • Project materials included • $480