How to Draft your own Skirt Block or Sloper

Learning to draft a skirt block might seem daunting at first but in this course I've broken down my favourite method into easy to follow, simple steps.
You'll learn how to draft a basic skirt block (or sloper if you're not from the UK!) based on your own measurements. As well as this I will also take you through how to measure accurately, trace off your skirt block and add seam allowance. I'll also show you how to recognise and correct some common fit problems that might pop up!

Being able to create your own clothing opens up all kinds of possibilities, and learning how to make your own patterns only increases those possibilities to be endless!
Once you have your skirt block drafted you're only a few easy steps away from thousands of skirt styles.
It's always worth taking your time get the fit on the skirt block as near to perfect as we can, then any patterns that you draft from this block will carry though with that gorgeous fit!

This skirt block goes from your natural waist to your knee and has 1 dart on each side of the centre front and 2 darts on each side of the centre back. It's made for a woven, non-stretch fabric. I would recommend toiling/mocking up in something like calico or cotton to begin with. 

As well as being a perfect starting point for beginner pattern cutters, this class is also suited to more experienced pattern cutters who haven't yet drafted themselves a skirt block.

The method of block drafting that I teach is based on the UK author Winifred Aldrich's method that she outlines in her book "metric pattern cutting for Women's wear". This method is thoroughly tried and tested on many different body shapes and sizes, which is why it's my favourite method!