In this session, I taught how to create a basic skirt block pattern with different skirt styles like straight, tapered, and A-line from a draped muslin. I demonstrated transferring the draped skirt onto paper, truing the darts, and adjusting for the desired lengths and silhouettes.

I guided through the process of transferring a draped skirt muslin onto paper to create a master skirt block pattern. I showed how to true the darts, add desired lengths, and create straight, tapered or A-line skirt styles from the basic block.

Lesson Steps:

• Trace the center front/back lines and darts from the draped muslin onto paper
• True the darts by folding on the drawn lines and taping
• Adjust the skirt length by measuring down from waist
• For a tapered skirt, taper in 1 inch at hem on each seam from hip line
• For an A-line, flare out 2 inches at hem on each seam from waist
• Match the front and back pattern pieces at side seams
• Note important details like size, seam allowances, lengths etc. on pattern
• Walk through matching the skirt block to a bodice for a dress