Take a basic skirt pattern to the next level by easily turning it into a classic A-line, then cut it on the bias! Let me show you how! To make your own basic skirt sloper, watch this recent one    • How to Draft a Skirt Sloper   and to learn more about bias, check out this one    • Bias in Fashion Design and Sewing   After that, you can watch this older video that shows you 5 skills you need to design your own skirt:    • 5 SKILLS YOU NEED to draft patterns f...  

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0:00 Intro
3:25 Drafting the Pattern
6:21 Testing in Lining
7:23 Correcting the Pattern
9:01 Cutting Plaid on the Bias
13:53 Sewing the Side Seams
15:17 Invisible Zipper
19:59 Sewing the Skirt to the Lining
22:17 Grosgrain Waist Facing
26:53 Leveling the Skirt
27:00 Old School Hem
28:13 Hemming the Lining
30:09 Hand Sewn Hem
32:15 Done!

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Music: Across the Ocean from the YouTube Audio Library

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