how do you turn a sraight skirt sloper into an a line skirt

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Sun, 08/02/2009 - 17:06

veronica

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i was wondering how to go about turning my straight skirt sloper into an a-line skirt

or slightly full skirt. thank you e-sewing for showing me how to make the skirt sloper

it's something i have always wanted to learn, and now i can.

i'm looking forward to now learning the bodice sloper, this website is the best.

as soon as i learn the bodice sloper then i can make the dress. i'm having a great

time learning and sewing.

i also like your knitting videos and was wondering if you crochet.

Tue, 08/04/2009 - 17:42

Nehzat

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Re: Converting the Straight Skirt Block (sloper) into an A line

Hi Veronica,

I'm Happy to see how much the site has been of help to you.

We will release the video lesson on how to convert our straight skirt block (sloper) pattern into an A line skirt pattern in a future video lesson.

By releasing the video I will be able to explain things much better to our members.

Yes I do crochet. We are also planning to cover crochet in upcoming lessons.

Nehzat

Mon, 08/29/2011 - 12:08

bjack

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Hi Nehzat, I'm sorry but I

Hi Nehzat,

I'm sorry but I can't seem to find the video link about converting the straight skirt pattern to A-Line skirt pattern. Please could you provide the direct link?

TIA.

Barbara

Sat, 09/03/2011 - 16:09

Nehzat

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RE: Barbara

Dear Barbara

We will releasing this video in the near future. Once it is posted on the website, we will also send out an email newsletter to all our website members.

Happy sewing

Nehzat

Mon, 09/05/2011 - 04:04

bjack

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A-Line Skirt Sloper

I will wait for the video to get a better understanding. But in the mean time referring to your comment that you made here:

http://esewingworkshop.com/forum/skirt-ankles#comment-567

Do I need to extend 15cm to the hem line for a below the knee length skirt? If not, how much would be appropriate?

TIA.

Barbara

Thu, 09/08/2011 - 15:55

Nehzat

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Re: Below Knee Length Skirt

Dear Barbara,

You can add 7 to 10 cm along the hemlines at the side seams on the front and back patterns.

Make sure to add the same amount to both the front and back side seams.

Happy sewing,

Nehzat

Mon, 10/31/2011 - 01:28

bjack

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A-Line Skirt Sloper

I have added 10cm to my hem line for the A-Line skirt sloper. I have also measured the length of the centre front line. When I follow that measurement it is the point A on my side seam. Somehow I feel this is too high up i.e 1.6cm from the hem line. So I lowered it by half to point B and drew a curved line to the hem line.

A mistake when I made the muslin earlier, I did not shorten the side seams and curve the sides to the hem line. It turned out just a little longer.

My questions are:

1. Is point B still too high?

2. Is the curve of the hem line allowance correct for cutting i.e. 6 cms parallel to the curved hem line?

Thanks.

Barbara

Wed, 11/02/2011 - 13:59

Nehzat

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Re: A-Line Skirt Sloper (Pattern)

Dear Barbara,

It seams to me that what might have gone wrong is that when you measured the center front length along the new side seam you measured from the new waistline that is raised up 1 cm. You need to measure from the old straight waistline.

For A line skirts wherever you merge the new side seam line along the existing side seam from the lower hipline up, you need to mark this point, then measure from that point straight down to the hemline. You then transfer this measurement to the new side seam, measuring down from the same point you marked.

To add the hem allowance you should continue the side seam line down to the hemline, then fold it with the seam allowance under and trace the corner of the hem allowance line on the side seam allowance. You should use a sheet of carbon paper to copy the line.

An alternative is to fold along the side seam before cutting the hem allowance line.

Please let me know if this helps,

Nehzat

Wed, 11/02/2011 - 21:32

bjack

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Re: A-Line Skirt Sloper (Pattern)

Thank you Nehzat for your clear explaination.

Yes, it sure helps. I now understand that I have to take the measurement from where the A-Line seam meets above the lower hipline. And it works.

As for the hem seam allowance, I used your advice and I find that the front pattern angle is more than the back pattern (hardly any difference). Is it because we added the 1cm extra when drafting the the front pattern?

Thanks.

Barbara

Thu, 11/03/2011 - 16:34

Nehzat

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Re: A-Line Skirt Sloper (Pattern)

Dear Barbara,

You are welcome. To clarify things a bit further about A-line skirt patterns, you need to make sure that the merging point is the same on both the front and back patterns.

Now let's assume that we want to add 10 cm along the hemline to the side seams. We do this on the front pattern first and connect this point to the side seam above the lower hipline, the line should merge smoothly. Let's assume that the merging point is at the upper hipline.

Now on the back pattern we need to measure the intake of the center back dart on the upper hipline, let say it is 0.6 cm. So when we measure out along the hemline for the back pattern for the A-line, we need to add 0.6 cm. 10 cm + 0.6 cm = 10.6 cm. So we measure and mark 10.6 cm from the side seam and mark on the hemline, then we connect this point to the upper hipline on the back pattern.

Doing this will give us the same angles for the A-Line on both the front and back patterns. This way when we measure straight down from the merging point to the hemline and transfer this measurement to the new side seams, the new hemlines at the side seams will rise the same amount.

When you draw the new hemline make sure to merge it with the old hemline at the old side seam. On the picture that you posted you merged the new hemline to the old one too early.

Hope this helps,

Nehzat

Thu, 11/03/2011 - 20:31

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bjack

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Re: A-Line Skirt Sloper (Pattern)

Thank you for your answer. It is very detailed and logical.

I will redraw the new side seam and the hemline curve as you have advised.

Many thanks again.

Barbara

Thu, 09/08/2011 - 20:15

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bjack

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Re: Below Knee Length Skirt

Thank you Nehzat. I will try your suggestion.

Barbara

Tue, 08/04/2009 - 20:01

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veronica

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thanks

thanks nehzat, i will be looking forward to the new videos.

Mon, 08/03/2009 - 00:04

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bettym

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sloper

im just this moment new to the sight. what is a sloper? and did you find out how to change your skirt to an a line? do you have any good ideas for clothes for a woman shaped like an apple where converting is concerned? do you know some one who would know. sorry bout all the questions, ive already asked the host of this site one and waiting for an answer. bettym

Tue, 08/04/2009 - 18:04

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Nehzat

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Re: Sloper, apple shape

Hi bettym,

A sloper is the same as a block pattern, which is fitted to the body and does not have any seam allowances. It is used as a basis for all other styles.

What you can do is email me (from the link on the left) to communicate in more detail about your exact measurements, this way I can guide you towards making your own block patterns.

Watch the Bodice and skirt block pattern videos and measure your self the same way I teach in the video.

Thanks,

Nehzat

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