HOW TO DRAFT A MINI-PENCIL SKIRT PATTERN

MINI-PENCIL SKIRT PATTERN

This is a collaborative activity for the purpose of showing the students how to use and maneuver the patterns. Using smaller versions make it easier to see the bigger picture.

1. Draw construction line by tracing the outer edge of the 
    L-square and mark the corner A.

2. From A, measure 3 inches downward. 
    Label it B.

3. From A, measure 6 inches downward. 
    Label it C.

4. From A, measure the skirt length. 
   Label it D.

5. Square out points B, C and D.

6. From A, measure ¼ of the waist 
    circumference to the right plus 1/2 
    inch for the dart. Label it E.

7. From B, measure ¼ of the hip 1 
    circumference to the right. Label it F.

8. From C, measure ¼ of the hip 2 circumference to the 

    right. Label it G.

9. Square point G down to line D. Mark the intersection as 

    point H.

10. Connect points E, F and G with a 
    hip curve.

11. From A, measure ¼ inch 
   downwards. Label it I.

12. Connect point I to E with a hip 
   curve.

13. From A, measure ½ of the bust 
   distance. Label it J.

14. Square down point J to line B. 
   Mark intersection as point K.

15. From J, measure ¼ inch towards 
   point A. Label it L.

16. From J, measure ¼ inch towards 
   point E. Label it M.

17. Connect points L and K with a 
   straight line.

18. Connect points M and K with a straight line.

19. From H, measure ¼ inch upwards. Label it N.

20. Connect N to D with a hip curve.

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