Patternmaking Simplified: A-Line Skirt by Cal Patch

Volume 90%

00:00

Intermediate | 30 min 19 sec

Introduction
Overview 00:25

Getting Ready for Patternmaking
Tools & Materials02:01
Taking measurements02:22

Drafting Skirt Front Pattern
Start drafting04:30
Adding darts02:40
Add shaping05:20
Finishing skirt front03:34

Completing the Pattern
Create the back pattern05:33
Cut and label pattern pieces01:51

Conclusion
Final touches02:03

Taught by Cal Patch

Pricing Options

If you sew but find yourself frustrated looking for cute patterns that fit well, you might want to try drafting your own patterns. It's not nearly as hard as you might think! Cal will teach you how to take proper measurements and create a pattern for a simple skirt with darts. Then take her Intermediate Sewing class to learn how to put it together. With these basics, you'll be on your way to creating a whole new wardrobe.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Tools:

pad or roll of paper at least 14″ wide (can be newsprint, drawing paper, etc.)
pencil
eraser
sharpener
scissors (for paper)
ruler (ideally 2″x18″ clear plastic sewing ruler)
tape measure
clear tape

Optional:

Hip curve (or other curve tool)

Downloads:

Download Materials List

Learn how to:What You Will Learn:

How to take accurate measurements
Pattern mathematics
Drafting a pattern
Adding darts and shaping
Cutting and labeling pattern pieces

What you’ll get:

An easy-to-follow lesson on creating a pattern for an A-line skirt
9 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Itemized supply list
Step-by-step instruction by artist Cal Patch
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students

Member Gallery

Browse members' projects from this class and share your own work! Learn how to take great photos here.

ADD YOUR IMAGE

Class PDF

Download Materials List

Transcript

Patternmaking Simplified: A-Line Skirt Reviews

★★★★★

270 ratings

270 users recommended this class to a friend

Melissa Miller

★★★★★

I've watched this video through several times. I'm phobic about anything mathematics related. I did it! I am prewashing my test fabric as I type this. Fingers crossed it goes as smoothly as the pattern!

March 24, 2025