Learn to Draft Skirts of Your Own
THIS IS NOT A FINISHED PATTERN. This is a guide for how to draw a custom sewing pattern.
Would you like to be able to draw a variety of your own custom-fitted skirt designs without having to purchase a pattern? This guide will provide you with a detailed step-by-step guide to craft 5 varieties of circle skirts with 2 bonus hem styles. It will provide you the knowledge needed to build your pattern drafting skills as it walks you through the construction of your own custom pattern of your choice. A perfect tutorial for home sewists who want to enjoy a bit of creative freedom, or aspiring fashion designers buildling their drafting skills.
This 17 page workbook guides you through the math and measuring used for calculating a custom circle skirt. Skirt volume, waist size, and length are all optional in this guide.
THIS IS NOT A FINISHED PATTERN. This is a guide for how to create a custom sewing pattern of your own.
Guide is written in English.
Recommended Experience Level: Advanced beginner. Must be comfortable with some measuring and math.
Required: Some basic math skills, patterning paper, measuring tape, drawing tools, rulers.
Many Custom Style Options
This guide includes instructions for various skirt volumes:
-the double circle skirt
-the full circle skirt
-the 3/4 circle skirt
-the half circle skirt
-the quarter circle skirt
Bonus customizations included:
-the high-low hem skirt
-the handkerchief hem skirt
Also Included:
-side seam pocket drafting
-waistband drafting
-a brief overview of circle vs gathered pattern shapes