12/06/2023

Part 1 - Measuring Your Body to Draft a Skirt Block

A beginner's guide to drafting a bespoke skirt block, focusing on body measurements and essential tools. The tutorial covers taking accurate body measurements, drawing the pattern, and preparing for sewing. Key measurements include hips, waist, waist to hip, and waist to knee, ensuring a personalised fit for various skirt styles.

This video introduces a mini series on pattern drafting, specifically focusing on creating a bespoke skirt block tailored to individual body dimensions. Viewers will learn how to draft, sew, and adapt their skirt block for various styles.

Essential tools for pattern drafting include cutting mats, calico fabric, and tracing paper, which help ensure accurate measurements and cuts. These tools are vital for achieving a professional finish.

The importance of ease is discussed, referring to the space between the garment and the body. This allows for movement and comfort in the final skirt design.

The series emphasizes using centimeters for measurements to maintain consistency throughout the drafting process. This choice simplifies measuring and drafting tasks for viewers.

Accurately measuring your hips and waist is crucial for garment fitting, ensuring comfort and style. Proper techniques significantly improve the fit by identifying the right dimensions.

Creating a bespoke skirt pattern involves precise measurements and a clear drafting technique. By using the right tools and materials, one can ensure a well-fitted garment.

This video provides a step-by-step guide for drafting a skirt pattern, focusing on accurate measurements and creating darts for a tailored fit. Proper techniques ensure a well-fitted garment that can be adjusted during fitting.

This video provides a detailed guide on drafting a skirt pattern, including the center back, center front, and dart placements. It emphasizes accuracy in measurements for a custom fit.

Watch ‘Part 2 Learn how to sew a skirt block’ next.

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Part 2 - Sewing Your Skirt Block