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14 Finish the CB seam and then attach the lining. Finish the waistband
neatly.
15 Put on the skirt and enlist a helper to mark the hem. I measured up
around 20″ from the floor for mine.
16 Hemming doesn’t really work because the turned up hem is narrower
than the skirt.

The best approach I found was to create a facing, or to cut down to a
1″ hem, then attach 1″ bias binding. This is flexible and will stretch to
ensure that the hem sits neatly. Turn up the 1″ hem, baste along the
hem line. Press carefully, then slip and stitch the bias binding to the
underline.

Godet skirt
1 Take your measurements, including your widest hip measurement and the length measurement from your
waist to the hemline you’d like.
2 Mark the goddess’ top point.
3 Do some simple math.
4 Make your gadget pattern.

5 Create your skirt.
6 Press the seams open.
7 Insert the godet panes.
8 Stitch.
9 Attach the waist piece.
10 Hem the waist.

Yoke skirt
Yoke skirt is a type of skirt that features a distinctive design element called a yoke. Let me explain:

1 Yoke definition
▪ A yoke is a shaped pattern piece that forms part of a
garment. It serves as a connecting element between
different parts of the clothing.
▪ Yokes are typically fitted around specific areas, such as
the neck and shoulders or the hips.
2 Yoke skirt
▪ A yoke skirt specifically refers to a skirt that is suspended
from a fitted hip yoke.
▪ Instead of having a traditional waistband, the yoke skirt
starts at the waist and extends down over the hips.

▪ The yoke provides structure and support, allowing the
skirt to flow gracefully from the hips.
In summary, a yoke skirt combines practicality with style,
creating a flattering silhouette that emphasizes the hips and
ensures

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CITS : Apparel - Dress Making - Exercise 50