In my English school textbook, there was this story of a little girl who wanted to go to a party but did not have the money to buy a good dress. Her mother who was a seamstress sew thousands of small scraps together to make a new dress for her. That story with the wonderful … Read more
When you want a flared full skirt, nothing better than a circle skirt. A full circle skirt block is a big circle with a small circle cut off from the inside. And what a flare this shape gives to the skirt! Here is a tutorial for different ways to cut a circle skirt – an … Read more
Step 1. Cut out the fabric pieces for the pleated skirt To make this skirt You need 2 pieces of fabric for the yoke: lining piece for the front yoke piece; 1 back yoke; 2 fabric pieces for the pleated skirt portion and zipper and a piece of 1″ or 3/4 inch elastic Cut out … Read more
An Asymmetrical skirt is the type of skirt that kids will love to twirl in.These skirts have a quirky beauty and the flare and the twirl make it apt for a gypsy style dressing or a Bohemian style. This is an elastic waist asymmetrical skirt with a lot of flare Dictionary says Asymmetrical as having parts … Read more
Mermaid skirt or the fishtail skirt as it is sometimes called is a very flattering silhouette, for most figures. Figure hugging and then flaring near the knees to the bottom edge beautifully – who doesnot want to be a mermaid The flair in this skirt is acheived with godets sewn into the bottom part of … Read more
This is a pattern for a skirt with a yoke and an elasticized back with a zippered opening on one side. If you dislike making a tailored waistband and want the flexibility of an elasticised waistband all the while looking flat in the front ( No bulk in the waistband in the front) this skirt … Read more