These pattern drafting instructions were given to me by a student who attended the Traphagen School of Design in the 1980s. It was a private design school in New York City. The instructions are very simple when you take the time to read them through before you start drafting your pattern. Make a muslin toContinue reading “How to draft a Sheath Skirt Sloper”
Category Archives: Flat Patternmaking
New Dress “Alice”: Progress Photos 2-6-21
Introduction In this posting I share progress photos of a new dress developed through a combo of flat patternmaking and draping. The photos featured are of the half-toile to test the fit. Combination Technique: Draping and flat patternmaking 95% of this toile was made using a flat pattern. I used the Misses Size 8 sloperContinue reading “New Dress “Alice”: Progress Photos 2-6-21″
How to draft a Half Circle Skirt Pattern
Preparation See “How to Take Measurements” if you are using your personal measurements. You can also use the Standard Misses Size measurements provided here. You can see the finished half circle skirt here. Pattern Diagram Measurements Needed Size Misses 4 measurements are used as an example. Waist=23″ Front Skirt Length=24″ (40″-16″=24″) Calculate One Fourth ofContinue reading “How to draft a Half Circle Skirt Pattern”
How to draft a pattern for a gored skirt
Six Gore Skirt Drafting Instructions Before drafting this skirt pattern please see How to Take Measurements. The measurements used in this pattern are for a Misses Size 4. They are used to provide an example. You will substitute your own measurements to draft your custom pattern. The Flattering Qualities of a Gored Skirt Gored skirtsContinue reading “How to draft a pattern for a gored skirt”
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