This event is in the past.It took place on March 21, 2026 at Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles.


Sew like it's 1896. This hands-on workshop teaches you to construct a late Victorian wool walking skirt using period-accurate patterns and dressmaking manuals from the instructor's collection. You'll learn the structure, swing, and finishing techniques that gave 1890s skirts their distinctive silhouette.
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Victorian Wool Walking Skirt Workshop
South Berkeley


Sew like it's 1896. This hands-on workshop teaches you to construct a late Victorian wool walking skirt using period-accurate patterns and dressmaking manuals from the instructor's collection. You'll learn the structure, swing, and finishing techniques that gave 1890s skirts their distinctive silhouette.
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