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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

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

Keen to make this garment?

Are you an existing student of the Draft and Sew course? 

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