tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036195011311454818.post1449978501792257782..comments2024-01-22T12:55:10.251-07:00Comments on The Cordelia Files: How to draft an A-line skirt from MeasurementsMelisa Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247467046144072818noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036195011311454818.post-69671266827689331092024-01-22T12:55:10.251-07:002024-01-22T12:55:10.251-07:00This is the most clearly explained pattern draftin...This is the most clearly explained pattern drafting info I've ever encountered!!! Thank you so much! Especially using the pictures of the rulersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036195011311454818.post-64997542262167945832021-11-12T01:58:38.813-07:002021-11-12T01:58:38.813-07:00Hello! This tutorial was so easy to follow. Thank ...Hello! This tutorial was so easy to follow. Thank you!<br />I plan to make another skirt with it and with that skirt I want to do a sew along type blog post on my boutiques website that i am building. Would that be ok as long as I share the link to this and give you credit? Im transitioning from etsy to my own website for my handmade clothing.Kimberly Purvis with Little Miss Clothing Companyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659102225804263410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036195011311454818.post-85338911847183839362017-01-18T09:22:51.954-07:002017-01-18T09:22:51.954-07:00Hi,my hip measurement is 39" so I know now to...Hi,my hip measurement is 39" so I know now to add 2" for movement. this is going to be a 10 paneled skirt in suede, but I dont know what with the skirt should be at the bottom, could you please help me.Thank youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12578944125142200162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036195011311454818.post-48346477784941570832014-10-30T13:11:26.432-06:002014-10-30T13:11:26.432-06:00OK I have a rather large bottom. And the length on...OK I have a rather large bottom. And the length on my front is 6.5 inches shorter than my back. How can I accommodate for that? I love skirts but I'm getting tired of every skirt I try to make ends up so short in the back :-(. Thanks! <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11700468003636001248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036195011311454818.post-14256580330535376522014-07-18T02:45:12.345-06:002014-07-18T02:45:12.345-06:00Thank you for this post, I've just blogged abo...Thank you for this post, I've just blogged about the skirt I made from it. All other A-line skirt tutorials sounded so confusing, but I made your one in no time at all<br /><br />www.calascrafts.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14413863336762193495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036195011311454818.post-8058609420705397172014-04-15T17:18:01.988-06:002014-04-15T17:18:01.988-06:00Always measure the length from the waistband. To ...Always measure the length from the waistband. To measure the hip to waist, you must first measure that distance on you (this is the distance from your narrowest bit to your fullest bit). For many people this is in the 9-11" range.Melisa Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247467046144072818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036195011311454818.post-46510588083165252222014-04-15T01:43:31.561-06:002014-04-15T01:43:31.561-06:00when you are measuring the length are you suppose ...when you are measuring the length are you suppose to start from the waistband or you can you down 2". From waist to hip are you suppose to go down exactly 10" or it depend with size of a personAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036195011311454818.post-69707156038140103532013-09-26T09:36:38.003-06:002013-09-26T09:36:38.003-06:00If you want to use an elastic waistband, you will ...If you want to use an elastic waistband, you will need to add additional allowance to allow for an elastic casing--I usually allow 1 1/2" for 3/4" wide elastic. One thing to keep in mind as well, the measurements above will allow for a failrly fitted skirt and you will most likely not have enough ease to pull the waist on over your hips, so you will want to add an additional 5-10 inches of ease in the waist and and probably hip so you can get it on!Melisa Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247467046144072818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036195011311454818.post-23895905924293667622013-09-22T18:20:15.206-06:002013-09-22T18:20:15.206-06:00I really loved your tutorial my measurements came ...I really loved your tutorial my measurements came out unique to me and hopefully my skirt will to when I finish. I had a question about the hem line because I want to use an elastic band for the waistline. Would I still use a 1/2" hem line like you did or should I increase the hem line at the waist to fit the elastic?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036195011311454818.post-27186840659359065072013-08-23T14:13:00.880-06:002013-08-23T14:13:00.880-06:00You can even put thick piece of elastic on as the ...You can even put thick piece of elastic on as the waistband (one that you don't mind showing) and do a simple pleat of the top of the skirt into the waistband elastic. Then you have no need for a closure. Of course, if you decide to do this, you need to add extra into your waist measurement for the pleating.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351612317621113233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036195011311454818.post-88702371829810728722013-07-09T23:12:02.635-06:002013-07-09T23:12:02.635-06:00You could:
Line to the edge (sew the lining to to...You could:<br /><br />Line to the edge (sew the lining to top)<br />Put a facing on it<br />Put a regular straight waist band on it (stay stitch, clip as needed to make the straight waistband fit the curve of the waistline.<br /><br />At least in theory. I have yet to actually try this. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036195011311454818.post-23231777897146192852013-05-31T20:57:56.769-06:002013-05-31T20:57:56.769-06:00I just made my pattern and cut the skit out. What...I just made my pattern and cut the skit out. What kind of waist band do I make. Can't wait to get the skirt done. Thanks so much for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036195011311454818.post-6774926811024008172013-03-30T06:50:56.717-06:002013-03-30T06:50:56.717-06:00Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial. I h...Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial. I have done home science at school like 7 years ago and I have learned how to measure this. But right now unfortunately i could not remember all these steps and planning to make one for me. I will give a try and let you know about my final output. Your tutorial would be effective for me because all the steps you have mentioned here was the same instructions which were give by my teacher those days. You hhave refresh my mind. Thank you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036195011311454818.post-90573868541955291232013-03-23T11:51:08.219-06:002013-03-23T11:51:08.219-06:00I found you on a google search. These are beautifu...I found you on a google search. These are beautiful instructions. I will definately use these to make my daughters school uniforms (A-line shirt). Thank you so much. Is it okay to pin your instructions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036195011311454818.post-23016187921945685272013-03-15T19:43:58.286-06:002013-03-15T19:43:58.286-06:00Great tutorial. Thanks!
(oh, said butcher paper f...Great tutorial. Thanks!<br /><br />(oh, said butcher paper from the restraint supplier. I think maybe spell check punked you.)lorrwillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12671379391189827831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036195011311454818.post-84858971695272436752013-03-01T16:47:47.408-07:002013-03-01T16:47:47.408-07:00I use a side zipper. You however can do whatever ...I use a side zipper. You however can do whatever you want which is the beauty of drafting your own patterns.Melisa Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247467046144072818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036195011311454818.post-72035282758217544602013-03-01T11:32:09.259-07:002013-03-01T11:32:09.259-07:00What do you use to close the skirt at the waist? A...What do you use to close the skirt at the waist? A zipper? Button? Elastic? How do you put the skirt back together?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036195011311454818.post-728382152032995622012-06-10T19:39:24.712-06:002012-06-10T19:39:24.712-06:00Thank you so much for this! I made my own skirt an...Thank you so much for this! I made my own skirt and just posted a review for it, giving this blog credit for helping me make my own a-line skirts. You are a lifesaver!<br /><br />My review link: http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/readreview.pl?readreview=1&reviewnum=76196Kady the Red Pandahttp://kadytheredpanda.dreamwidth.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036195011311454818.post-60161184063087678182011-07-27T08:11:55.752-06:002011-07-27T08:11:55.752-06:00Thank you again for the instructions. I made the ...Thank you again for the instructions. I made the pattern and the skirt turned out great! I've looked at many a line skirt tutorials and this was the easiest one!My3Monkeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07627784957435241927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036195011311454818.post-54183870875286753992011-07-21T16:34:10.000-06:002011-07-21T16:34:10.000-06:00Pattern*Pattern*My3Monkeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07627784957435241927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036195011311454818.post-59102912072478389002011-07-21T16:33:10.396-06:002011-07-21T16:33:10.396-06:00I'm new to sewing and really want to make myse...I'm new to sewing and really want to make myself a few skirts but I'm sooo afraid! Thank you for the very detailed tutorial. I'm going to try to make my own parent and try this.My3Monkeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07627784957435241927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036195011311454818.post-48570588683662668542011-01-31T19:53:47.224-07:002011-01-31T19:53:47.224-07:00thank you so very muchthank you so very muchSew Chic Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16246876970418851771noreply@blogger.com