In this lesson, I taught how to drape an envelope-style skirt with pleats for the Amanda dress.

I demonstrated draping from the back to front, creating the pleated and draped effect in the front, and fitting the skirt to flatter a curvier figure. I also showed how to mark pattern pieces and prepare them for the next stage.

Lesson Steps:

• Prepare large muslin piece and mark straight grain
• Start draping from center back, keeping grain lines straight
• Shape side seams and create back darts
• Drape front, lifting fabric to create tapered silhouette
• Form pleats in front and pin in place
• Fit waist and adjust ease
• Mark all style lines, darts, pleats and reference points
• Cut curved hemline in front
• Drape under-layer of skirt
• Check overall balance and fit of complete skirt