The Closet Core, Elodie Wrap Dress is the perfect blend of elegance and everyday wear — and now you can sew your own beautiful dress in just one day at Lullabee Fabrics!
Join us for this exciting sewing class where you’ll create the stunning Elodie Dress, known for its flattering wrap-style bodice, flowing skirt, and optional dramatic sleeves. Whether you’re making a floaty summer dress or an elegant special occasion outfit, this pattern is a joy to sew and wear.
Guided by our experienced tutor, you’ll learn garment construction techniques, tips for sewing drapey fabrics, finishing methods, and how to achieve a professional-looking finish. This class is ideal for adventurous beginners and intermediate sewists looking to build confidence in dressmaking.
Suggested Fabrics
The Elodie Dress works best in lightweight woven fabrics with beautiful drape, including Viscose/ Rayon, Crepe, Cotton Lawn, Linen blends, Tencel, Soft Voile.
Our team will be happy to help you choose the perfect fabric combination in-store before the class.
What You Will Learn:
Taking your own measurements
Understanding the pattern and choosing your size
Adjusting and cutting the paper pattern
Laying out your fabric and cutting it ready to sew
Constructing your garment step-by-step using detailed instructions
What’s Included:
Use of all our Pfaff sewing machines, overlockers, tools and equipment
Your own copy of your chosen sewing pattern
Tea and Coffee
Step-by-step guidance from an experienced instructor
What you will need to bring:
It is strongly advised to purchase your fabric before the workshop so that it can be pre-washed, especially if you plan on using a linen-based fabric.
Please see the back of the pattern images for the list of supplies, including fabric, thread, interfacing, and notions like elastic and buttons, based on your chosen pattern and version.
Please bring a packed lunch
You will leave with:
A stylish wrap dress made by you
New sewing skills to tackle more sewing projects
Your very own copy of your chosen sewing pattern
Booking a class at Lullabee Fabrics entitles you to 10% off all our fabrics and haberdashery.
Our team is happy to help advise on fabric and supplies for your project.
What’s Next? Ready to build on your skills? Try our other Workshops
Class Booking Policy
Please note that class bookings are non-refundable. Due to our small class sizes, rescheduling is also very limited. If you notify us at least two weeks before the scheduled class, we will do our best to transfer your booking to another date—however, this cannot be guaranteed.
All classes require a minimum of four participants to run. In the unlikely event that we need to cancel due to low enrollment, we will contact you promptly and offer either a full refund or the opportunity to rebook on an alternative date.
Minimum age for this class: 16 years old.
Important note: We will be taking photos during the session for our website and marketing purposes. If you prefer not to be included in the photos, please inform us before the session.
Please note: Depending on your individual sewing speed and experience level, you may not finish your project within the session time. However, we will ensure you leave with all the guidance, instructions, and support you need to confidently complete it at home.