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3 Decide your waist point
▪ Choose where you want the waist of the finished skirt to sit on your body. o Measure around your chosen
point to get your ‘waist’ measurement. o For example, I’ll measure my waist 18 cm above my hip line.

4 Waist-to-hip measurement
▪ Measure from your chosen waistline down to your hip line.
5 Draft the skirt block
- Using your measurements, create a basic skirt block:
▪ Skirt Front: Cut on the fold.
▪ Skirt Back: Cut as a pair for a center back zip or on the fold for side seam opening.

▪ Optionally, add a waistband or waist facing for a clean finish.
6 Finished length
▪ The finished length is crucial. It’s the only length measurement needed initially.
▪ Remember that adjustments may be necessary after fitting the toile/muslin on the body.

7 Developing the skirt pattern
- Once you have your skirt block, you can transform it into various skirt designs:
▪ A-line skirt: Widens from the waist to the hem.
▪ Pencil skirt: Sleek and fitted.
▪ Flared skirt: Adds volume.

▪ Wrap skirt: Overlapping layers.
▪ Gathered skirt: Gathered at the waist.
▪ Color-blocked skirt: Combine different fabrics for a unique look.
8 Experiment with design elements

▪ Add pockets, pleats, slits, or decorative trims.
▪ Play with hemlines, waistbands, and closures (zippers, buttons, or elastic).
Remember, your skirt pattern is your canvas. Let your creativity flow, and soon you’ll have a collection of designer
skirts that reflect your personal style.

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