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• Use cut-out section for spreading.
• Draw slash lines.
• Cut slash lines to, not through, the top of the section. Spread for flare. Retrace
SKIRT VARIATION-6: SKIRTS WITH UNEVEN HEMLINE
A number of hemline variations can be achieved by curving or pointing the outer circle
and by placing the inner circle off-center.
Circular Skirt with Handkerchief Hem
Design Analysis
The design is a circular skirt with a handkerchief hemline (squared or pointed hemline).
Waistline may be with or without gathers.
Pattern Plot and Manipulation
Paper Needed: Length, plus radius x 2 (2 pieces)
Fig 1
• For a gathered waist, increase the waistline measurement.
Suggestion: 8 inches more or less. Example: 24 inches + 8 inches = 32 inches.
• Locate radius for full-circle in Column 5 of the Radius Chart.
• Fold paper in half. Label corner of fold X. X–Y = radius measurement, minus 1/2 inch
for waistline seam. Mark Y on fold.
• Circle Tool—Draw a circle at the waist only.
• Repeat for back skirt.
• To adjust front and back waist, see Figure 2.
• Cut the waistline from pattern.
Fig 2
• Unfold patterns. Draw the grainline and complete for a test fit.
Fig 1 Fig 2

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