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it aint rocket science. July 10, 2009

ROCKER-CHIC
Posted by Don under apparel design | Tags: clothing design, fashion, paerndrafting, sewing, skirt | [11] Comments About these ads

Featured: Purple Label Zip Skirt

Everybodys getting into the rocker-chic zipper skirts.

You will need: 2-way stretch fashion fabric, 45 wide (spandex blend ) 1 separating zipper (equal to desired skirt length less 1 inch [25mm]) India stay tape, [6mm] wide (approx. the waist measurement + 6 [15 cm]) Matching polyester thread Schme Stretch Needle Kraft paper MEASUREMENTS Waist measure around narrowest part of torso, just above the navel. Hip measure around fullest part of seat, about 9 [23 cm] below waistline. Finished Hem Length measure vertically from waist to desired skirt length. The featured skirt from Purple Label is 19 inches long [48.5 cm] PATTERN DRAFT

Draw 2 lines vertically and across on kraft paper at a 90 angle. Label point A. A-B = skirt nished length A-C = 9 [23 cm] Square lines across all points. C-D = of hip measurement + [6mm] Square a line up and down from D to locate E and F. C-G = of the hip measurement + 1 [25mm] Square up to locate H. I and J are 1 [25mm] on either side of H. Join I and J to G to create a gently shaped dart, as shown. K = midway G and D; square up and down to locate L and M. C-N = D-K; square up and down to locate O and P. B-Q = 1 [25mm] M-R = 1 [25mm] To shape waist, determine the dierence between the hip and waist measurements. Divide the dierence by 4 and draw a gently shaped dart equal to this amount at L and O, with the dart facing the centerline. NOTE: If the dart amount is greater than 1 [25mm], distribute the amount equally on either side of L and O.

To draft the skirt facing, trace o A-O-J-G-N-C and I-L-K-G on additional paper down to the hipline. Close dart on back piece by folding it out. Trace out new shape and smooth a gentle curve at the chevrons. Trace out I-L-K-G for the side front facing. Add [12mm] seam allowances to all paern pieces except hemline. Grainline is parallel to selvedges to allow for the greatest stretch to go around the girth. CUTTING Determine the direction of greatest stretch of the fabric. It is usually the crosswise grain of the fabric eg. perpendicular to the selvedges. Cut skirt front 4X self Cut skirt side 2X self Cut skirt back 1X on fold Cut skirt back facing 1X on fold Cut skirt side facing 2X self ASSEMBLY Sewing Tip: Use a stretch sewing machine needle for this project. Whenever sewing horizontal seams, nd the sweet spot of the elasticity to allow for the stretch of the fabric. 1. Sew up side darts. 2. Insert separating zipper onto CF edges from top edge to . Design Tip: For skirt hems below the knee, try a 2-way slider on the zipper for easy walking. 3. Sew one side panel to each skirt front. 4. Sew skirt back to side panels. 5. With skirt body FACE up, edge-stitch all vertical seams (have seam allowance directed toward the side seam) For skirt facing: 6. Sew side front facings to each side of back facing. 7. Sew remaining 2 skirt fronts to each of the side front facings. 8. With skirt facing FACE up, edge-stitch all vertical seams (have seam allowance directed towards the centers). Finishing the skirt: 9. With right side facing together, align and match top edge of skirt facing to skirt body. 10. Cut the stay tape equal to the body measurement where you like to wear your skirts. (approximately 2 [50mm] below waistline) 11. Pin/baste stay tape in place and sew top edge of skirt along the stay tape. 12. Align and match front facing to skirt body along zipper edge. Sew CF seams and hemline. Turn skirt right side out. Pin/baste un-sewn facing edge to seam allowance of seam nearest to the CF zipper. Sew together. Separate zipper and topstitch CF along zipper. 13. Turn up hem 1 [25mm] and double top-stitch hem in place. 14. Secure the lower edge of the skirt facing to the skirt body by tacking together the seam allowances at the vertical seams only.

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11 Responses to ROCKER-CHIC

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nehmah Says: July 10, 2009 at 6:28 pm Is stay tape the same article as twill tape? I have twill tape, but havent run across the term stay tape. There are a lot of terms I havent heard of, but I live to learn Cordially, Nehmah

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wkdesigner Says: July 10, 2009 at 6:36 pm Almost any type of non-stretchy tape can be used as stay tape. Twill tape is an excellent choice for heavier fabrics. Other possiblities are india tape, seam binding, and grosgrain ribbon.

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nehmah Says: July 11, 2009 at 4:17 am Thanks for the reply. I have seen photos of India tape but it looks like Snug-Hug seam binding in the ads. I really enjoy your site. Cordially, Nehmah

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nehmah Says: July 11, 2009 at 4:21 am Correction, I was looking at seam binding, not India tape. N

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Palma Says: July 13, 2009 at 10:11 pm This is absolutely MY skirt:-) Thanks!!!

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Carloa Says: July 14, 2009 at 7:49 am oh! thank you thank you thank you! i was looking for a paer to sew a skirt like that one for this summer! I cant wait to start it!

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Pam ~O The Cu ~ Says: July 14, 2009 at 5:05 pm Another brilliant draft !

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Laura Says: July 22, 2009 at 3:56 pm Hi! I like this one very much! Congrats on such a great blog.. but I was wondering could you post some tutorial about how to make a classic motorcycle jacket (for woman)? that would be great!! thanks

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Says: October 11, 2010 at 6:52 pm Wow ..thank a lot

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