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DRESS MAKING - CITS

EXERCISE 44 : Design and develop patterns from block

for designer girls Skirt & Top using
designing with fullness at different areas

Objectives

At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• measurement, design
• drafting the pattern.

Requirements

Tools/Materials
• Drafting paper, measuring tape, ruler, pencil, seissors, fabric.
Procedure

Creating patterns for a designer girl’s skirt and top involves considering various factors such as fabric choice,
desired style, and the individual’s measurements. Here’s a basic guide to designing and developing patterns for
a skirt and top with fullness at different areas:
Skirt Pattern
1 Measurements: Take accurate measurements of the waist, hips, and desired length of the skirt.

2 Design: Decide on the style of the skirt. For example, you could opt for a gathered skirt, a pleated skirt, or a
circle skirt.
3 Drafting the Pattern:
• For a gathered skirt:
- Determine the desired fullness. You can distribute this fullness evenly around the waist or concentrate it at
the front or back.
- Draft a basic rectangular pattern for the skirt waistband, with the width matching the waist measurement
plus seam allowance, and the length based on the desired height of the waistband.
- Draft the skirt panels by extending the waistband width to the desired hemline length. These panels can be
rectangular or slightly tapered towards the waist for a better fit.
- Add seam allowances to all edges.
• For a pleated skirt
- Decide on the number and width of the pleats. Typically, pleats are evenly spaced around the waist.
- Draft a basic rectangular pattern for the waistband as with the gathered skirt.
- Calculate the width of each pleat and mark them on the skirt panels.
- Add seam allowances to all edges.
• For a circle skirt
- Determine the radius of the waist opening (based on waist measurement) and the desired length of the
skirt.
- Draft a quarter circle pattern using these measurements. You may need to divide the quarter circle into
several panels depending on the fabric width and desired fullness.
- Add seam allowances to all edges.
Top Pattern
1 Measurements: Take accurate measurements of the bust, waist, and desired length of the top.
2 Design: Decide on the style of the top. For example, you could opt for a fitted bodice with a flared peplum, a
blouse with gathers or pleats at the neckline, or a boxy crop top with gathers at the hem.

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