How to sew a pencil skirt: Method 2

MEASUREMENTS NEEDED

HORIZONTAL MEASUREMENTS: For horizontal measurements you will need your

  • Waist
  • Hip

VERTICAL MEASUREMENTS: The vertical measurements you need are

  • Waist to Hip
  • Waist to hem

To help you understand this video even better, please watch the skirt block again, before watching this video.

AMOUNT OF FABRIC NEEDED

For this project, you will need a fashion fabric (like your ankara, or your bridal satin etc) and a lining for the inside of the skirt.

The width of fabric (both fashion fabric and lining fabric) you should cut is: Hip measurement + 35.5 cm (16 in.)

The Length of both fabric should be = waist to hem measurement + 2.5 cm (1 in.)

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

  1. Fashion fabric
  2. Lining fabric
  3. Zip
  4. Sewing thread to match fabric
  5. Fabric scissors
  6. Tape measure Iron and ironing board
  7. Chalk
  8. Sewing machine Pins
  9. Hand sewing needle

NOTES: Always fold fabric right sides together unless otherwise stated. It is important to press every fold to create definite creases. Take a 1.2-cm (½-in.) seam allowance throughout unless otherwise stated.

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