pencil skirt with kickpleat

Sheath Skirt Half-toile created from pattern drafting instruction sheet circa 1960s

Introduction On 6th January 2022, I posted screen shots of an original 1960s pattern drafting instruction sheet. Since the original is faded, I typed up the instructions along with my comments. The instructions are the simplest flat pattern drafting instructions I’ve used so far. In this posting I evaluation the half-toile created using the measurementsContinue reading “Sheath Skirt Half-toile created from pattern drafting instruction sheet circa 1960s”

Office Suite

A perfect outfit for work or a meeting with a client. The pebble crepe blouse has a pussycat bow made from a bias strip of fabric which finishes the neckline. The pencil skirt achieves a good fit through two darts on each side of the front and back. A kick pleat allows greater walking movementContinue reading “Office Suite”