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How to Draft a One-Seam Skirt in 30 Minutes
comments (15) December 31st, 2008
Christmas is over, and my thoughts have shifted to what I will be wearing on New Year's Eve. Whatever I pick needs to be stretchy so it's comfortable to wear while I'm eating, dancing...and eating again! I designed this one-seam skirt for a class I taught a few years ago. For the class I suggested that my students use fleece. It turned out to be the perfect winter skirt—warm and cozy! I decided to try it using stretch velvet for New Year's Eve! This simple pattern is really a rectangle with some darts along the waistline to create a nice shape. The single seam runs down the center back of the skirt. All you need to make your own pattern is a large piece of pattern paper, a long ruler or yardstick, and your hip measurement. After I show you how to draft the pattern, I will give you some tips on sewing a good dart.
If you're scrolling ahead to peak at how much work this pattern is to draft, don't be fooled by the number of steps, seven in all. I wanted to make it as easy as possible to follow, and each step takes just a few minutes!
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As far as the elastic waistband is concerned... I wrap a piece of elastic around my middle to get the length that's comfortable. Then I sew it into a circle and mark the quarters. Position the elastic against the wrong side of the waistline and pin the quarters to the side seams and CF and CB. Make sure the top edge of the elastic is even with the raw edge of the skirt. Then use a serger (or 3-step zig-zag on your sewing machine) to sew the elastic to the edge of the waistline. Stretch the elastic so it just fits the fabric between the pins. Hold the elastic taut as you sew--let the machine feed the edge without holding it back or pulling it through. Then fold the elastic down, (encasing it in fabric). Pin in place and use the 3-step zig-zag to stitch the elastic down. --that's it. Let me know if you need more detail!
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This is Perfect!!
Thank you!
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