Drafting Custom Tailored Skirt Foundation with Custom Measurements

In this guide, I teach how to draft a custom tailored skirt foundation pattern using personal measurements. I demonstrate the step-by-step process of creating both the back and front pattern pieces, including how to place darts, shape the waistline, and add seam allowances. The lesson emphasizes the importance of creating a muslin test garment to […]

Controlled Flare Skirt – Patternmaking

In this lesson, I taught how to transfer a controlled flare skirt from draping to pattern. I demonstrated how to create both the front and back pattern pieces, add length, and create a smooth hemline. Lesson Steps: Remember, you can customize the length and add facings or a waistband as desired. The key is to […]

Controlled Flare Skirt – Draping

In this lesson, I taught how to transfer a controlled flare skirt from draping to pattern. I demonstrated how to create both the front and back pattern pieces, add length, and create a smooth hemline. I also explained how to add facings and finish the skirt professionally. Lesson Steps: Remember, you can customize the length […]

Controlled Flare Skirt – Overview and Muslin Preparation

In this lesson, I introduced how to create a controlled flare skirt, which allows you to determine where and how much flare you want in specific areas of the skirt. This technique gives you more control over the skirt’s shape compared to traditional circle skirts, allowing for a more customized fit and silhouette. I also […]

How to Cut Circle, Half Circle, Quarter Circle Skirts

How to Sew a Zipper on a Skirt