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COMPLETE ONLINE SKIRT PATTERN CUTTING COURSE

Draft Skirt Patterns
That Fit You

Learn professional pattern-cutting techniques to draft skirt blocks from your own body measurements, perfect the fit through toile-making, and develop your blocks into A-line, bias flare and pencil skirt patterns.

Learn the principles, not just the steps. Understand how and why each pattern change works, including how drafting changes for different body shapes and fuller figures.

3 classes · 43 modules · 19 hours of video instruction · lifetime access
US$119
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Aneka Truman presenting the skirt block pattern drafting online class

43

Modules

19 hours

Video Instruction

Beginner - Intermediate

Skill Level

Lifetime

Access
Finalising a skirt block into card
WHAT YOU WILL CREATE

Your Personal Skirt Block

A well-fitted skirt block is the foundation for creating your own skirt patterns. Instead of relying on a standard commercial size, you'll draft yours from your individual body measurements.

You'll learn how to choose and construct the appropriate block, including one-dart and two-dart options, with additional guidance for fuller figures. You'll then make a toile, assess the fit and refine your draft to create a reliable master block you can return to again and again.
SKILL LEVEL

Beginner – Intermediate

→ No previous pattern-cutting experience required
→ Suitable for those new to pattern cutting
→ Basic sewing skills are helpful for making and fitting your toile
→ Work entirely from your own measurements
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Pattern Cutting Skills You'll Keep

✓ Draft both one-dart and two-dart skirt blocks from your own measurements
✓ Understand how drafting changes for different proportions and fuller figures
✓ Make a toile, assess the fit and diagnose common fitting problems
✓ Transfer fitting alterations back to your block accurately
✓ Refine a reliable personal skirt block you can use again and again
✓ Develop A-line, bias-flared and pencil skirt patterns
✓ Draft waistbands, facings and lining
✓ Understand the principles needed to develop your own skirt designs
Drafting a two-dart skirt block
Making fitting adjustments to refine a personalised skirt block
Assessing the fit of a toile when drafting a skirt block
Using a pattern notcher to finish a shaped waistband for a skirt block

Course Curriculum

3 classes · 43 modules · 19 hours of video instruction

Module 1 - Introduction (8:26)
Module 2 - How to Measure (31:51)
Module 3 - Calculations (33:38)
Module 4 - Drafting Template (18:45)
Module 5 - Draft Front (1 Dart) (13:54)
Module 6 - Draft Back (1 Dart) (20:45)
Module 7 - Draft Front (2 Dart) (14:53)
Module 8 - Draft Back (2 Dart) (27:56)
Module 9 - Draft Fuller Figure (27:00)
Module 10 - Trace Draft (33:09)
Module 11 - Make Sample (57:19)
Module 12 - Fit Sample (26:36)
Module 13 - Amendments (40:26)
Module 14 - Finalise Block (31:33)
Module 15 - Straight Waistband (39:09)
Module 16 - Shaped Waistband (29:40)
Module 17 - Facing (17:02)
Module 18 - Lining (21:41)
Module 19 - The End (01:33)

Module 1 - Introduction (5:53)
Module 2 - Trace Block (13:02)
Module 3 - Designing Skirt (10:15)
Module 4 - A-Line Drafting Rules (44:14)
Module 5 - Mini A-Line (29:51)
Module 6 - Knee A-Line (30:48)
Module 7 - Midi A-Line (34:49)
Module 8 - Draft Bias Flare (58:27)
Module 9 - A-Line Fuller Figure (09:46)
Module 10 - True Pattern (18:43)
Module 11 - Make Sample (30:22)
Module 12 - Fit Sample (10:52)
Module 13 - Amendments (14:32)
Module 14 - Straight Waistband (30:58)
Module 15 - Facing (19:24)
Module 16 - Lining (28:07)
Module 17 - The End (01:09)

Module 1 - Introduction (05:38)
Module 2 - Draft Front  (24:52)
Module 3 - Draft Back (37:15)
Module 4 - Straight Waistband (11:48)
Module 5 - Facing  (16:45)
Module 6 - Lining (31:55)
Module 7 - The End (01:31)
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skirt-block-a-line-skirt-different-body-shapes

Your Personal Skirt Block

Draft a personalised straight skirt block from your own body measurements.
A-line skirt toiles fitted on two different female body shapes

A-Line & Bias-Flared Skirts

Develop your personal block into A-line and bias-flared skirt patterns
Fitted pencil skirt toiles on two different female body shapes

Pencil Skirt

Transform your block into a fitted pencil skirt pattern.

FAQs

No. The course starts from the beginning and takes you through measuring, calculations and drafting step by step. Basic sewing skills are helpful as you'll sew and fit a toile as part of the process.

No advanced sewing skills are required, but you should be comfortable using a sewing machine and following basic garment-construction techniques.

Yes. The course covers both one-dart and two-dart block construction and includes additional guidance on adapting the drafting process for different proportions and fuller figures.

You'll need basic pattern-cutting and sewing equipment, including pattern paper, a tape measure, pencils, rulers and fabric for making a toile.

You'll receive lifetime access, so you can work through the lessons at your own pace and return to them whenever you need.

After checkout, you'll receive access to the online course through your Made to Sew account.

You’ll create a personalised skirt block fitted to your own measurements, which you can use as the foundation for developing your own skirt patterns. During the course, you’ll also develop your block into A-line, bias-flared and fitted pencil skirt patterns.

More importantly, you’ll understand the pattern-cutting principles behind these changes, giving you the skills to continue adapting your block and developing skirt designs of your own.

Because you get instant access to the course and its downloadable resources, refunds aren't available for change of mind once accessed. Your rights under Australian Consumer Law still apply. See our refund policy.
Fitting a toile on a dress form during the pattern drafting and garment fitting process.
Learn with Aneka Truman
Made to Sew founder and London College of Fashion graduate, Aneka has been teaching professional sewing and pattern-cutting techniques through Made to Sew since 2013.

Ready to Draft a Skirt Block That Fits You?

Learn the principles of professional pattern cutting and create a personalised foundation pattern you can return to again and again.
US$119
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19 hours of video instruction · Lifetime access · Instant access