Balmoral Midi- Skirt

The Balmoral Midi Skirt is inspired by a design in the Mrs Stylebook 2022 Spring edition. This midi-length fitted skirt has 

• Pleats detailing

• In-seam side pockets

• Concealed back zipper 

• Straight waistband with extension for hook and eye

• Belt loops detailing with detachable waist sash

 

What you will learn from making this outfit:

• Take basic body measurements

• Develop basic skirt block from your body measurements 

• Interpret instructional drafting illustrations to develop garment patterns

• Fabric layout and cutting 

• Construction of the skirt, which includes sewing techniques

  1. Attaching in-seam side pockets, concealed zipper and hook & eye

  2. Sewing pleats

  3. Making belt loops and waist sash

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Materials required for this garment:

• Fabric: 110cm wide x 3m long twill/chino /drill

• Fusible Interfacing: 90cm wide x 80cm long

• 1 x set of hook and eye

• 23cm long concealed zipper

• Matching thread

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