TURN YOUR QUILT TOP INTO SOMETHING YOU CAN WEAR!
Quilt Dress Workshop with Dee
September 16, 2027 • 2:00–5:00 p.m.
Hamilton Retreats • Hamilton, Missouri
Have you ever looked at a beautiful quilt and thought…
“I would LOVE to turn that into a dress!”
But then the fear sets in.
What if I cut it wrong? What if it doesn't fit? What if I ruin the quilt?!
Don't cut the quilt yet!
LET'S MAKE THE DRESS FIRST.
In this hands-on workshop, you'll create a muslin/toile version of Dee's simple quilt dress before ever putting a rotary cutter to your treasured quilt.
This is your chance to work through the fit, learn how the dress comes together, and make the adjustments needed for your individual body and measurements.
Instead of guessing—and hoping for the best—you'll have the opportunity to try it on, make changes and get the fit right before you cut into the real thing.
BUILD YOUR BLUEPRINT
By the end of the workshop, you'll have more than just a practice dress.
You'll have a fitted blueprint you can confidently use when you're ready to transform a quilt into your own piece of wearable art.
Think of it as your insurance policy against the dreaded:
“I cut my quilt and now it doesn't fit!”
You'll leave knowing exactly how your dress should fit and what adjustments you'll need to make when you take the next step.
WHY MAKE A MUSLIN FIRST?
Because your favorite quilt deserves a little planning!
A muslin/toile allows you to:
Test the dress pattern before cutting your quilt
Check the fit on your own body
Identify areas that need adjustment
Understand how the dress will come together
Create a customized blueprint for your finished quilt dress
Sew with confidence when you're ready to use the real quilt
YOUR FINISHED PROJECT
Your goal isn't simply to make a dress.
It's to learn how to take a quilt you love and turn it into something you can actually wear.
A quilt dress can become a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art—full of color, history, personality and story.
And when you're ready to cut into that special quilt, you'll know exactly what you're doing.
No guessing. No crossing your fingers. No holding your breath as the rotary cutter approaches.
Just confidence!
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Date: Thursday, September 16, 2027 Time: 2:00–5:00 p.m. Location: Hamilton Retreats Hamilton, Missouri
Come ready to learn, experiment and have fun creating the perfect foundation for your very own quilt dress.
DON'T CUT THAT QUILT YET!
Make the dress first. Get the fit right. Then turn your quilt into something you can wear.
We can't wait to see what beautiful quilt dress you create!
Bring your own sewing machine or rent one of ours for just $10
