Pattern Drafting For Beginners Part 7 - Drafting an A-Line Skirt

Calling all sewists! Are you interested in learning how to draft patterns but don’t know where to start? In our new series, Pattern Drafting for Beginners, we teach you all the skills you will need to master creating custom made patterns and adaptations. Join Izzy as she takes you right from the beginning, paying attention to your form, basic drafting skills such as drawing and sewing your patterns and manipulation to get your garments fitting like a glove. Throughout this series, you will discover our top recommendations for the best tools and fabric for pattern drafting in your sewing space. As well as crafting bespoke skirt, dress, trouser and top blocks, you will also learn how to work with darts, draft collars, sleeves, cuffs and much more. Subscribe and follow along so you don’t miss an episode! If you’re keeping up to date with the series, you should now have a complete skirt block made to your bespoke measurements. In this video, Izzy shows you how to draft a classic a-line skirt using your block as a base. Draft and sew your skirt pattern in just a few steps, then customize to your heart’s content! Continue to watch part 8, to learn how to draft a flared a-line skirt. If you are new to this series, you can find all the previous episodes here: /playlist/PLlIwtAy1pUoSSLiIkPkDTHDpSgY1-i8Ae You can find all the products needed to follow along here: https://www.minerva.com/posts/1190678 Minerva is a friendly online community where you'll find thousands of people who love sewing just as much as you. Join today for free to set up your profile, start sharing your makes, connect with like-minded makers and explore a world of sewing inspiration. Sign up for free at https://www.minerva.com/register You can also save 10% off everything at Minerva for 12 months when you sign up to our Craft Club. Sign up today at https://www.minerva.com/craft-club Music: The Nerve

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