DRAFT OF FRONT

1) Using the skirt front foundation as a guide, draw slash line from bottom to side at hip as indicated, then slash and spread for extra sweep at bottom as shown in diagram 2.

2) Draw diagonal line for pocket opening as indicated; then draw outline for inset and pocket on front of skirt.

Trace each section separately as shown in diagram 3.

3) Draft the pocket facing, 2” wide, for pocket opening as indicated.

Add 4” to center front for the inverted pleat.

DRAFT OF BACK

4) Using the skirt back foundation as a guide, draw slash line from dart to bottom as indicated; then separate each section as shown in diagram 5.

5) For extra sweep at bottom, add 1” at bottom to nothing at hip to each section as shown by dotted lines.

6) Draw the grain line arrow on the side back by squaring a line from hipline.

7) For waistband, make a double band 1 – 1/2″ wide finished and the length of the waist measure plus 3/4″ extension for left side opening.

To complete pattern, add seams and make corresponding notches.

Add hem at bottom.

This skirt features an inverted pleat at center front, with inset and pocket at each side of front.

Back of skirt is in 3 gores.