Making straight skirt pattern

1. DRESSMAKING

16. Drafting Basic Straight Skirt
Pattern

17. Skirt
-Is free
hanging part of
an outer
garment.

18. Straight skirt
- Referred to as a pencil skirt,
this skirt is a straight line with
no flare or fullness at the hem
or waistline.
-It is a slim-fitting skirt with a
straight, narrow cut line.

20. 2 Types of Straight Skirt
-Is a skirt style just
above the knee and
it gives a flattering
effect to the wearer.
-Is best when they end
to the part of the legs
that begins to taper.

21. PROCEDURE
(Front and Back Skirt)
1. A - From the top edge of the
pattern paper, go down 2 inches
(5cm.).
From point A, square or extend the line
across to 15 inches (38.5cm.) for
waistline level.
2. A-B is ¼ of waistline measurement.

22. 3. B-C go out 1 inch (2.6cm)
for dart allowance.
4. A-D is ½ inch (1.3cm)
downward.
5. D-C connects point D to C
with curve ruler.
6. E is 1/8 of waistline
measurement. This will be the
center of dart allowance

23. 7. E-F go out ½ inch (1.3
cm) for the dart point.
8. E-G goes out ½ inch
(1.3 cm) for the other
dart point.
9. E-H is 5 inches
downward (13 cm) for
dart length.

24. 10. A-I is 7”downward
for lower hip level.
11. I-J is ¼ of lower
hip measurement.
12. Connect point C to
point J with a curve
ruler to shape the hip.

25. 13. A-K is the skirt
length measurement
downward
14. L is the downward
measurement of I-J.
Connect point K and
L.

26. 15. K-M is ½ inch
downward for hem line
adjustment.
16. Connect point M to
L with a curve ruler.
17. Connect point J to
point L with a straight
line

27. Zipper Allowance
From the side edge of
the pattern paper, go in 1
inch (about 2.5 cm) and
make a straight line
vertically. Print “Zipper
allowance on it.”

28. Pattern for Waistband
1. A-B is 1/2 waistline
measurement and makes a
line
2. B-C is 1.5 inches (8cm.)
for closure allowance.
3. A-D is 1 and ¼ inches (3
cm) downward for the
thickness of the waistband

29. 4. C-E is 1 and ¼ inches (3
cm) downward for the
thickness of the waistband.
Make a line from D to E.
5. D-F is 1 and ¼ inches (3 cm)
downward for the thickness
of the waistband.

30. 6. E-G is 1 and ¼ inches (3
cm) downward for the
thickness of the waistband.
Make a line from F to G.
Connect all points with a
straight line.

31. Draft your own pattern of Straight Skirt using
your own body measurements.
Criteria for Evaluation:
Preparation - 15%
Speed - 20%
Cleanliness - 15%
Accuracy of Work - 50%

32. “Draft Pattern for Ladies Blouse “
1. Define Blouse?
2. What are the Measurements Needed in
Drafting the Ladies Blouse?