In this week’s session, I focused on completing the bias-cut skirt we’ve been working on. We covered pleating the front extension, assembling the skirt pieces, and fitting it on the dress form. The session combined detailed demonstrations with troubleshooting, guiding you through the final steps to finish your bias-cut skirt project.
Demonstration Steps:
- Reviewed the cut fabric pieces and pattern
- Closed and basted the pleats on both front pieces
- Sewed the center back seam
- Gathered the front extension piece
- Attached the front extension to the main skirt pieces
- Fitted the skirt on the dress form and made adjustments
- Discussed options for lining and finishing the skirt
Questions & Answers:
- Q: What’s the best way to line this skirt?
- A: It depends on your fabric. If it’s see-through, you may want to double the pattern, at least for the skirt part. For the pleated extension, consider a straight lining to maintain the thin look of the pleats.
- Q: Can you explain how to hem the skirt with the gathering?
- A: Let’s keep the dress on the form and discuss hemming and lining in detail next week. We’ll cover the best approaches then.
This session wrapped up our bias-cut skirt project, transforming it from separate pieces to a beautifully draped garment. We’ll finalize details like hemming and lining next week.
