Draft a slim skirt that fits!
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A fitted skirt can be made by amateur sewers by using pattern drafting. The steps for making a skirt pattern are simple and require only a yardstick, a tape measure, masking tape, plain paper, such as blank newsprint and a few other basic tools. Measuring and marking techniques are described.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 1997
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Your sloper as a fitting tool
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Slopers are basic fitting patterns much line a "second skin" as differentiated from the regular clothes pattern. A sloper consists of a set-in sleeve, darted bodice and a straight skirt. A sloper works as a flat-pattern design for every individual's shape and size record.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 1998
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Restyling pants
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Information is provided on the technique of altering a standard pants pattern to give a different fit. Reference is made to the need to take into account the crotch shape when restyling the fit around the thighs.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2001
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