The document outlines the procedure for drafting a front skirt pattern based on personal measurements, including necessary tools and techniques. It emphasizes the importance of pattern drafting in dressmaking for creating well-fitting and customized garments. Additionally, it includes vocabulary building related to measuring and drafting, along with procedures for constructing a basic skirt pattern.

1. Drafting The
Foundation
Pattern of Skirt

2. Objectives
Follow the procedure for
drafting the foundation of
front skirt patterns
Draft the foundation/basic
pattern of the front skirt
with appropriate tools; and
Check basic patterns based
on personal measurements
used.

3. Review:
This measuring tool is used to take
the body measurements

4. Review:
This drafting tool is used to draw
long straight lines.

5. Review:
Is used to draw curve lines on hips,
waistline, and hemline on skirt
patterns.

6. Review:
P_ _ _ e_n
_a_ er
Is paper used to create
patterns

7. Vocabulary building:
Draft- pattern sketch
made by following the
body measurements.

8. Vocabulary building:
Which of the following
is perpendicular and
has the right angles?

9. Vocabulary building:

10. Vocabulary building:
Perpendicular lines-
two lines that meet or
intersect each other at
right angles.

11. Vocabulary:
Hip Depth- taken
vertically from the waist
down to the fullest part of
your hip, while standing.
Which one shows hip
depth?

12. Vocabulary building:
A
B

13. Vocabulary building:
Hip depth

14. Vocabulary:
Dart- is a small,
narrow object with a
sharp point that can
be thrown or shot.

15. Vocabulary:
Dart is sewn in a
dress to show the
contour of the body
of a woman.

16. Lesson Proper
Foundation or Basic Pattern
Styled Pattern

17. Foundation Pattern
Is a simple pattern that
contain the exact
measurement with no
definite design.

18. Measurement needed:
I
Bust point width ½ -2cm

19. Procedure:

20. Procedure:
1) Draw a perpendicular
lineT .Mark the midpoint
as 1.
2)From 1,measure 1cm
down to get 2.
3) From 1 , measure 1
½ cm down to get 3.
4) From 1
measure 18 to
25cm down to get 4
.
5. From 2 get the
skirt length down
to mark 5F
6) Square 4 and F
to the right

21. Procedure:

22. Procedure:
1) 1 to 6F= 1/4 waist measurement plus
2.5 cm. Connect 1 to 6F with broken
lines.
2) 4 to 7F = ¼ of second hips plus 1.5
cm.
Connect 6F to 7F with a slight curve.
3) 5F to 7F= is ¼ hip measurement
plus 1.5 cm. Connect 7F to 8F with
straight line.
4) 2 to 9F = ½ bust width
minus 2cm.
5) 9F to 10F = measure 2.5
cm
6) Get the midpoint of
9F to 10 F and mark
this 11F.

23. Procedure:
7) From 11F to 12 F measure 8 to
13 cm. Connect 9F ,10F, and 11F
with lines to form a waist dart.
8) Fold 9F to 10F .Connect 2
to 6F with slight curve.
9) 6F to 13F= skirt
length.
10) Connect 5F to 13F with
slight curve.

24. Answer theQuestions
How important are
the drafting tools
to prepare when
drafting your
pattern for
dress?Why?

25. Answer theQuestions
How does a dart
contribute to the
overall look of the
lady’s skirt?

26. Answer theQuestions
Why is making
basic patterns
important for
dressmakers?

27. Pattern drafting is of great importance in
dressmaking as it serves as the foundation for
creating well-fitting and customized garments
Pattern drafting also allows for creativity
and customization, as dressmakers can
modify patterns to incorporate unique
design elements.

28. :
Pattern drafting is a valuable skill.
Overall, pattern drafting is essential in dressmaking to
achieve professional-looking, well-fitting garments
that meet the individual needs and preferences of the
wearer.

29. Short quiz:
Fill in the blanks
1. A pattern is a device used by a__________ when
making a garment.
2. A _______ chart is guide needed in drafting basic
pattern
3. In drafting the skirt 4 to 7F is ______ of second hip +
1,5 cm.
4. Made of paper and drafted from the measurement
taken from individual