Pattern-Making and Sewing of Tailor-Made Skirts

To open the course, Alicia Cao tells you a bit about herself, her career in the fashion world, and the influences that are visible in her work. She also talks about who and what inspires her and gives you an inside look at her creative process.

Start by going over the tools you need to make a pattern, how to take measurements, and basic notions for creating volume. Then, learn how to use your pattern to cut and sew your first toile. Once you have your skirt prototype, make corrections and adjust it until you have a definitive version.

Now it's time to alter your pattern to create the specific design you want. Alicia gives you some ideas by showing you the most common types of skirts, like an A-line skirt, a pencil skirt with a waistband, a wrap skirt, a yoked skirt with box pleats, and a draped skirt.

Finally, apply everything you've learned and discover how mixing and matching alterations and techniques can lead to eye-catching, original designs. Follow Alicia through each step of the process to make your skirt: draw a sketch, choose the materials, make a pattern, cut and sew, and add the finishing touches.