Straight and Tapered Skirt Block Pattern-Making (Videos)

Learn how to measure the body, draft a straight and tapered skirt block pattern according to your measurements. This lesson includes how to calculate the darts, adding seam allowances, abutted slit and hem allowances and how to mark and draw the lengthwise grain line.

Many other styles and body types can be derived from this straight skirt block pattern, such as tapered, some panel and pleated skirts, A-line skirts etc.

Length: 68 mins | Video Chapters: 17
Added: September 2008

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Straight and Tappered Skirt Block Pattern Intro

Video Table of Contents

Intro

Straight and Tapered Skirt Block Pattern-Making Intro (Free Sample) 0:46 mins

Pattern-Making and Drafting

How to Measure for Skirt Pattern-Making (Free Sample) 3:35 mins
Drafting the Back Pattern 4:38 mins
Why do we Need Darts (Free Sample) 5:42 mins
Calculating the Intake of the Darts 2:40 mins
Drawing the Back Pattern Darts 4:41 mins
Measuring & Marking Horizontal Lines 5:10 mins
Drafting the Front Pattern 3:23 mins
Drawing the Front Pattern Dart 2:17 mins
Measuring & Marking Horizontal Lines 4:41 mins
Checking the Upper Hip Measurement on the Pattern 6:17 mins
Smoothing Out the Waist Line 3:03 mins
How to Make a Tapered Skirt Pattern from a Straight Skirt Pattern 3:20 mins
Adding Seam and Hem Allowances 10:14 mins
Cutting Out the Pattern 4:50 mins
Marking the Lengthwise Grain 2:26 mins


Conclusion 0:14 mins
Straight and Tapered Skirt Block Pattern-Making Intro
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