L.Devimuthumari., M.Sc., Assistant Professor, Department of Costume Design and Fashion, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar.

1. L.Devimuthumari., M.Sc.,
Assistant Professor,
Department of Costume Design and Fashion,
V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women,
Virudhunagar.
PATTERN DRAFTING AND STITCHING
PROCEDURE FOR YOKE FROCK

2. INTRODUCTION
Frock is prepared in many ways, styles, and fashion. When a bodice is attached
to a skirt, it is called a frock. Sleeves and collar are attached according to
fashion and customer’s taste. This frock is mostly used for babies up to three
years of age. It may be decorated by using lace, frill, smoking, embroidery,
appliqué etc.

3. FEATURES
Yoke body
Skirt gathered
Bell sleeve
MEASUREMENTS
Bodice length =15cm
Skirt length =41cm
Chest round =56cm
Shoulder width=23cm
Sleeve length =13cm

4. DRAFTING PROCEDURE
YOKE BODY
BACK PART
0-1=bodice length + 1cm
0-2=1/2 shoulder width + 1cm
1-3=0-2
0-4=1/12 chest + 1cm
2-5= 1.5cm
0-6= 3cm
3-7= 2cm
0-8= 2.5cm for placket opening
1-9= 2.5cm for placket opening
FRONT PART
0-10=1/12 chest + 2cm
Shape 5-3 for front scye depth

5. SKIRT PART
0-1= skirt length + 1.5cm
0-2=1/4 chest + 3.5cm +15 to 20 cm for
fullness
1-3= (0-2)
2-4=2.5cm
2-5=2.5cm
4-6=1.5cm
3-7=2.5cm

6. CUT COMPONENTS
Cut-5
Bodice part-cut -3
Back part-2
Front part-1
Skirt part-cut-2
Front – 1, back-1

7. SUITABLE MATERIAL
Cotton
Poplin
Terri cotton
Nylon
Silk
Satin

8. DIRECT MEASUREMENT METHOD
Amount of clothe required = Twice the bodice and skirt
length + seam allowance
= 56 cm + 10cm
= 66 cm
= ¾ meter (approximately)

9. STITCHING PROCEDURE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
Join the shoulder seams of the bodice.
Finish the placket opening.
Finish the neck with binding.
Gather the skirt parts to the required measurements.
Join the skirt parts to the bodice parts.
Finish the side seams on the skirt part.
Attach hooks and eyes to the placket.

10. COST CALCULATION
Material cost : 100
Surface enrichment : 50
Stitching charge : 100
The cost of yoke frock is 250 RS.