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Nature Dress Class

make a dress inspired by earth, sky, and daydreams

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Sewing as Play

Learn to make your own Thread + Sprout Nature Dress while exploring the intersections of play, imagination, self-care, and mindfulness within your sewing and creative practice.

Join for $300

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* Class starts September 23rd

* Six live video calls (that will be recorded so you can go at your own pace)

* Unlimited access to the content

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finding joy in the process

In this class, I’ll guide you through making your own Thread + Sprout-style Nature Dress — a fun, comfy, flowy garment designed with curved color blocking that evokes landscapes. Your dress might capture rolling hills, ocean waves, misty skies, sand dunes, your favorite fantasy world, or any scenery your imagination dreams up.

Over six weeks, we’ll move step by step through the process together — from drafting your pattern to sewing your dress — and you’ll be part of a supportive, creative community of fellow makers. Whether you’re sharing progress, swapping ideas, or celebrating finished dresses, you’ll have the encouragement and connection to make the process as joyful as the finished piece.

We’ll cover how to draft your own dress pattern, starting from a provided boxy top base, and how to design and draft your custom curved color blocking. You’ll learn techniques for sewing smooth curves, and you’ll also have the option to add simple appliqué details like a sun, moon, or mushrooms to bring even more personality to your dress.

Beyond the sewing techniques, we’ll explore color theory, how fabric is made and the differences between fibers, ways to care for your body while sewing, and practices for nurturing imagination through play and awe.

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What you’ll learn

  • Designing + Drafting

    How to draft and design your own Nature Dress using a provided pattern as a base.

  • Creative Sewing

    How to sew curved color blocking and simple appliqué to create landscape-inspired designs.

  • Self Care + Play

    How to nurture creativity and care for your body through mindful, playful sewing practices.

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FAQs

  • I want this class to be accessible to sewists of all levels, however, I recommend having some prior sewing experience. So, I'd say it's best for ambitious beginners through advanced sewists.

    Before signing up please make sure you:

    • know how to sew a straight stitch

    • how to finish a seam - whether with a zig zag stitch or a serger

    • are familiar with using a pattern

    • are familiar with how your machine works and what quirks it may have

    • are familiar with how to wind your bobbin and thread your machine

    • know how to change the stitch length

    • are familiar with basic sewing terms like: seam allowance, basting stitch, stitch length

  • yes and no!

    You’ll be learning how to draft your own dress pattern using my Foundation Pattern (which is included with the class). The Foundation Pattern has two sleeve length options (short or 3/4 length). You’ll use that pattern to draft your own dress pattern and then use your dress pattern to design and draft the pattern for your unique curved color blocking design.

    The Foundation Pattern that will be provided fits bust/chest measurements of about 32” to 67”. If you need a size not included in the pattern, I will be happy to grade the pattern for you!

    *if you have a boxy top pattern you like, you are welcome to use that one for this class. You can also use the techniques taught in this class to make any garment you like into a Nature Garment using curved colorblocking.

  • You will need basic sewing supplies and fabric of your choice. You will get a detailed list of materials after you sign up.

    You will need:

    • a sewing machine

    • a way to finish seams (either with a zig zag stitch, flat fell, french seams, or a serger)

    • fabric scissors

    • big kraft paper or pattern paper

    • fabric chalk or pins

    • various colors of light to mid-weight woven fabric (exact amount of each will depend on your design and size, generally will be about 0.5 - 1.5 yards per color you’re using)

    • all purpose thread

    • pins

    • a ruler

    • paper scissors

  • The end result will really be up to you and the unique design you come up with! The basic shape of the dress will be a loose, boxy bodice with either short or long sleeves and a gathered skirt. The dress will be made with curved color blocking to look like a landscape. you can see some examples below!

  • The live calls will be through Zoom.

    The calls will be 2 hours long and will include a demonstration portion where I will show you the technical skills and techniques we are focusing on that module.

    We will also spend some of the video call time talking about color theory and design, fiber and fabric science (how it’s made, where it comes from, why you might choose one over another), self-care practices while creating, ergonomics while sewing, and more! You are not required to attend the calls as they will be recorded and you can watch them later. AND you are not required to participate in the conversation or have your camera on (i'll never call on you without you indicating you want to talk first) ;)

  • If you are taking this class live, the live video calls will be on Tuesdays for six weeks in a row.

    The first live call will be on Tuesday September 23rd from 3 - 5 pm PT.

    Important: you are not required to attend all the live classes! All the content will be uploaded to the class dashboard including recordings of the calls, so you can do this class at your own pace and at a time that works best for you.

    Live call schedule:

    Tuesday, September 23rd 3-5 pm PT // 4-6 pm MT // 5-7 pm CT // 6-8 pm ET

    Tuesday, September 30th 3-5 pm PT // 4-6 pm MT // 5-7 pm CT // 6-8 pm ET

    Tuesday, October 7th 3-5 pm PT // 4-6 pm MT // 5-7 pm CT // 6-8 pm ET

    Tuesday, October 14th 3-5 pm PT // 4-6 pm MT // 5-7 pm CT // 6-8 pm ET

    Tuesday, October 21st 3-5 pm PT // 4-6 pm MT // 5-7 pm CT // 6-8 pm ET

    Tuesday, October 28th 3-5 pm PT // 4-6 pm MT // 5-7 pm CT // 6-8 pm ET

  • These are the skills and topics I will be covering. Some of this may be familiar to you and some may be brand new. I am not a trained teacher, and I am not even "technically" a trained sewist or designer although I have put in a lot of time sewing. I am not a therapist, I am not a counselor or coach, but I am a human being who has spent a lot of time developing a creative practice and who has spent a lot of time thinking about how to bring more meaning and intention into everything I do. Some of this may be new or maybe even uncomfortable with you. I trust you to "take what you like and leave the rest".

    Technical Sewing Stuff

    • Designing a dress

    • Drafting a dress pattern

    • Drafting a pattern for curved color blocking

    • sewing curved seams so they lay flat

    • basic appliqué

    • constructing a simple dress

    Creativity, design, self-care + play

    • Intro to color theory

    • Accessing imagination and generative thinking to come up with a design

    • What is fabric? Where does it come from? Why would I choose one over another??

    • Self-care practices while sewing

    • Bringing play into sewing

    • Stretches for sewists

    And more! I like to talk about a lot of different things and can go on many tangents (hello neurodivergence), so I am sure we will cover a whole range of things that I can't think of right now.

  • Yes! As a member of the class, you’ll be invited to join a Discord server where you’ll get to chat with fellow Nature Dress Class students as well as ask me questions outside of the class calls :)

  • Sewing curves was something I wanted to learn and I did. However, the most important thing Justice taught me in Nature Dress Class is my sewing does not have to be perfect to be good. How freeing! I love my imperfect dress and will continue making garments.

    K

  • This is my second class I have take with Justice. I enjoyed the class and love what I made. Justice is a great teacher and the class resources and support are excellent.

    Pam

  • Finished my dress yesterday and wore it to the beach today! This is the first clothing item I've made for myself in about a year...[this class was] exactly what I needed to kick-start my creativity again.

    Morgan

  • While I wasn’t able to make most of the zoom classes live, it brought me joy to catch up on my own timeline and create a work of art. I feel like it’s helped to unlock some creativity in me and now I’m so eager to go “off piste” with my next sewing makes!

    Emily

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A woman in a rainbow-colored dress and brown beanie holding a wicker basket, standing in a small, decorated room with a green chair and wall art.
Colorful dress with a rainbow pattern and a smiling orange face patch on upper back hanging on a wooden hanger.
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A woman standing in an open grassy field, facing away, with her left hand behind her back and her right hand hanging by her side, under a partly cloudy sky.
A woman in a multicolored patchwork dress standing in a grassy field under a partly cloudy sky.
A woman with curly hair and glasses wearing a multi-colored dress walking through a sunlit forest trail during daytime.
A woman with long dark hair, glasses, and a blue dress standing in front of a small wooden shelter made of sticks and branches in a wooded area.
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Woman with dark curly hair and glasses sitting on a wooden stool against a white sheet, wearing a color-blocked dress with mustard yellow, pink, tan, and rust colors, smiling and looking to the side.
Colorful, striped fabric dress on a mannequin with a hand holding the bottom part of the dress, revealing layers in pastel colors including teal, yellow, cream, pink, and brown.
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A smiling elderly woman in a colorful patchwork dress and a patterned headscarf walking through a green field with mountains in the background during late afternoon.
A young woman with brown hair is smiling, walking through a grassy field, holding a large light-colored cloth, wearing a loose white dress.
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