Join Sonya Philip, the designer of 100 Acts of Sewing for a beginner friendly garment making workshop. Dress no. 1 is a sleeveless dress with a wearable A-line silhouette. The neck and armholes are finished with bias tape, while patch pockets add flair and utility. Sonya will lead you through cutting pattern pieces, finishing seams and sewing a double fold hem.
For this workshop, you’ll need:
approximately 2.5 yards of pre-washed mid-weight fabric, such as linen, cotton, or natural fiber blend
optional: contrasting fabric for pocketscoordinated all purpose polyester thread
the dress n1 pattern
Cutting tools, irons and sewing machines will be provided.
Please note that you need to how to use a sewing machine in order to follow this class.
Check out our Module 1 class or book a private lesson if you’ve never sewed before.
Price: $285 for a full day of instruction (and fun!)
About your instructor
Making has always been central to Sonya Philip’s life—it was simply how things were done in her family. Her father, an architect from Australia, spent weekends building brick structures in the backyard or renovating their home. At the same time, her mother, an interior designer from the Philippines, created and sewed her own wedding dress. From both, Sonya learned to observe closely and developed a deep appreciation for handmade work.
In high school, she focused on drawing and printmaking, initially planning to attend art school. But her path shifted, shaped by other interests, and she ultimately earned an MFA in Creative Writing from Mills College. As a self-taught artist, Sonya values the freedom to experiment across different media. She often works in series, describing her approach as “conceptual craft.” More of her work can be seen at www.sonyaphilip.com. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and three children.