This page is the first page to explain how to
construct an independent skirt block drafted in cms. This block is suitable for
adaptations of skirt styles which will follow in this major section.
As a general guideline use a sheet of paper
which is about 70cm by 90cm or more. You can use proper pattern
drafting paper available from MacCulloch and Wallis of West London or
dressmaking suppliers. If you don't have this use brown paper,
greaseproof paper, back of gift wrap or Vilene.
Have to hand a sharp pencil, a metre rule, a
short ruler, a tape measure and a set square. Please don't use
a felt pen to draft with.
Mistakes can multiply as felt pens make wider lines.
Click all thumbnails to print off enlarged stages to A4
size.
Stage 1
Stage 1 -
Draw a line down on the left of your paper which measures your skirt
length plus 1cm.
Mark the terms Centre Back and Hemline as shown.
Stage 2
Stage 2 - Use
your hip measurement and add the ease of 5cm to it.
Divide that figure by 2.
Use a set Square to draw a line across the page
and mark off this measurement of hip plus ease divided by 2.
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Stage 3
Stage 3 - Using a set square draw a line on the
right of your paper which measures your skirt
length plus 1cm.
Mark the term Centre Front as shown above.
Stage 4
Stage 4 - Join the two sides. Check
that the top measurement of your rectangle is accurate and measures
the hip measurement plus ease divided by 2. If out re check the
side lines with a set square.
NEXT Add your name and the date in the bottom right and
left corners.
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Teachers may
consider the value of using a black felt pen and red marker if
demonstrating the block to a group of students who are all peering
to see the demonstration.
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