SKIRTS COURSE CONTENTS

TAILORED SKIRTS Course Structure

Introduction

• Welcome to the course
• Taking measurements for the skirt
• PDF Workbook

Module 1: Basic skirt block
• Why basic block looks this way
• Basic block explained in scale
• Different pattern shapes
• Real size pattern
• Test skirt from calico
• Adjusting pattern for a bigger belly

Module 2: Classic mini skirt
• Transfer pattern on fabric
• Darts
• Lining
• Skirt Zip. Option one.
• Skirt Zip. Option two: hidden seam
• Connecting lining to the skirt
• Skirt finishing off
• Adjusting patterns
• Slit
• No lining, no waistband
• Skirt with elasticated waistband & slit
• Adding a waistband
• Stretch factor

Module 3: Moving darts
• Dart manipulation
• Yoke
• Denim skirt with yoke
• Creative pattern drafting

Module 4: Skirts with pleats
• Inverted & Boxed pleats
• Inverted pleat & patch pocket patterns
• Tweed skirt with inverted pleat. Part 1
• Tweed skirt with inverted pleat, Part 2
• Multicoloured pleats
• Knife pleats
• Mini tartan skirt with pleats

Module 5: Pencil skirts
• Maxi pencil skirt with a front slit pattern
• Making a pencil skirt
• Midi pencil skirt with a back slit & lining

Module 6: Wrap skirts
• Wrap skirt pattern design
• Tulip wrap skirt
• Hip pockets

 Module 7: Circular & evening skirts
• Circular skirt pattern & variations
• Cutting circular skirt
• Making a circular skirt
• Inserting a zip without a seam
• Half-circle tartan skirt
• Extra simple tutu skirt
• Peg top skirt, six gore skirt & hundreds more!