Transferring Pattern to Dot Paper

In this lesson, I taught how to transfer a skirt pattern onto dot paper for pattern making. I demonstrated aligning the pattern pieces, tracing the outlines using a needle point tracer, and then drawing the lines neatly with a marker.

Lesson Steps:

• Align the pattern pieces on the dot paper grid
• Use a needle point tracer to transfer the pattern outline
• Trace over the transferred lines neatly with a marker
• Separate the front and back pattern pieces

Preparing the Muslin Toile

I explained the process of cutting a muslin (test fabric) toile from the transferred pattern pieces. I highlighted marking important points like darts, adding seam allowances strategically, and cutting the fabric pieces accurately.

Lesson Steps:

• Cut the front pattern piece on the fabric fold
• Add seam allowances on side seams (front and back)
• Add seam allowance on center back seam
• Mark darts, center front/back, and other notches
• Cut the muslin pieces carefully

Assembling the Muslin Toile

I recommended sewing a zipper into the muslin toile for accurate fitting. I advised marking important lines like the waistline, darts, and center front/back to aid in fitting adjustments later.

Lesson Steps:

• Sew the darts on the front and back pieces
• Stitch the side seams, leaving an opening for the zipper
• Insert a zipper in the center back opening
• Mark the waistline, darts, and other key points