01 July 2013

Pattern Puzzle - Ruche Skirt with Fishtail

Starting with the sketch: This is a idea from my Sketchbook from at least 3-4 years ago.  I believe I found it in a forecast magazine of that time (Textile View).  The design is elegant but may have some inherent problems to be dealt with in the first toile/prototype.  

You'll find all the pattern making detail on the website blog.




6 comments:

  1. what a beautiful skirt! I will have to try this! I really enjoy your pattern puzzles on Facebook.

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  2. Hi Karen. Thanks so much for the compliment. I will be posting more on this skirt pattern over the coming weeks so why not join the blog for all the detail. Enjoy! :)

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  3. I love this skirt with the fishtail. I'll have to try this too!

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  4. Hi Lovenicky. Sounds like you will be busy! Do you have a good skirt block for your pattern making?

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    1. I think I have a paneled straight skirt pattern (centre front panel, 2 side fronts, 2 back panel and 2 side backs) that I can tweak to emulate this look. Your blog has really inspired me to more design changes to the my basic sewing patterns.

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    2. Sounds like that might work if you are able to get the correct placement for the darts. I do have a worksheet for sale on my website that gives step-by-step instructions for a basic skirt draft (not too expensive) and instructions for a Pencil Skirt pattern. http://www.studiofaro.com/resources-and-downloads/pattern-making-worksheets-downloads

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