Welcome to the first Sew Noob series episode. With this series, aimed at beginners, I plan to demonstrate basic pattern drafting and garment construction techniques.

In this episode I will be drafting a basic skirt block or sloper.

Seams on toile closed with a closed plain seam.

* If you are completely new to pattern drafting, basic pattern blocks or slopers are foundation patterns that can be adapted into a variety of different designs, according to the style you would like to achieve.

BASIC SKIRT BLOCK CALCULATOR

To make the drafting process a bit less intimidating, I also included a basic skirt block calculator. Which means you can focus more on drafting your pattern and less on the calculations needed to complete your block.

* Any future improvements will be updated on the calculator.

Use the hashtag #SRBasicSkirtBlock to tag me if you make your own basic skirt block.

Basic Skirt Block quick reference guide [1/4 Scale]

In this Sew Noob episode I continue to alter the fit of the basic skirt block, which I drafted in the previous episode. I also transfer the final pattern onto cardboard, for prolonged and frequent use.

If you would like to draft your own basic skirt block, check out the Sew Noob: Basic Skirt Block episode.

Seams on toile closed with a closed plain seam.

Use the hashtag #SRBasicSkirtBlock to tag me if you make your own basic skirt block.