How to Draft a Pencil Skirt with Hip Contour The Right Approach to Skirt Making

Pencil Skirt with Hip Contour
The Right Approach to Skirt Making
Hip Allocation Method
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#skirts
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#hipcontour

[@janeahaiwe9359]

You are just wonderful! A great teacher. I enjoyed the lesson all the way. Thanks so much. I truly will love to keep sitting in your class 😊

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you I appreciate

[@nk_junior5020]

You are a life saver. My skirts comes out 100% always ever since I watched this video. Am so grateful.

[@sewstylewithGB]

Wow Thank you for this 🥰🥰🤗🤗

[@eminentandmodest]

Immediately I saw the title, i liked it because ive been looking for this kind of video.

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you

[@itekuese904]

Detailed Explanation!. Kudos 👏

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you

[@fashionisartmawu4725]

Lovely tutorial and well designed , you just add new subscriber girl and a compliment of new season

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you I do appreciate

[@dianneunderwood8456]

Having recently learned to draft basic patterns, I am pleased to find your very informational video. It makes good sense to me and now I wonder if the same ideas can be applied for the front and back bodice pieces. If I used the amounts you applied for the differences between the waist and hip and applied that same idea for the differences between the bust and and the waist, I would think that would help for a better fit there too. So if the waist was 27" and the bust was 36", then a difference of 9" would be 1.5" to add to the front bust and subtract from the back bust line. And If I have calculated correctly, then the front half of the bust area would have that amount added to 18" (therefore 19.5") and the back bodice piece at the bust would be 16.5" (18"-1.5"). I realize this does not include ease or seam allowances, but think it is a more advanced way to determine good shaping for your patterns. Please correct me if this is wrong --- don't 'want to mislead myself or others. Thank you for sharing this information.

[@sewstylewithGB]

Yeah That’s ok I will do a detailed video on how to divide the Front bodice (Bust Contour) possibly next week. Thank you

[@oluwakemiomotoso9992]

Very comprehensive and clear explanation. I give it to u

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you I appreciate

[@quincyjenniferebykebodi2352]

❤ wow, you have introduce statistics to tailoring. Amazing 😍😊. Thanks for sharing

[@sewstylewithGB]

Lol You're welcome

[@brownmichel9496]

Awesome explanation 👏🏾👏🏾

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you

[@augustineqmensah7594]

Good job

[@sewstylewithGB]

@@augustineqmensah7594 Thank you

[@christinaebube6720]

This is really beautiful. Please can you show how to sew with full lining? I followed everything here but got confused when I was about taking my final measurement ie, final shaping. I turned it with lining.

[@sewstylewithGB]

So sorry about that I will be doing a detailed tutorial on how to cut and sew it with full lining ma

[@ugwugloriauchenna8017]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. But I want to know if I’ll have to raise the side seams (for the front & back) if I’m sewing a gown. Is it necessary for the half cut?.

[@sewstylewithGB]

Yes it is

[@user-op6xc6es5x]

I really appreciate this tutorial please make a tutorial for trouser ma. Thank you so much

[@sewstylewithGB]

Alright Thank you

[@queenomoniwa4603]

You are a very good teacher

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you

[@ijeomaashiegbu990]

Thanks for the tutorial. Pls can I use same pattern for a gown?

[@sewstylewithGB]

Yes ma'am

[@alimargareta9690]

I do deduct 0.5" from my front hip cos that was how I was thought but no one ever explained it to me like this. And that 0.5 is for all hip I do ooo. Thank you so so much for sharing this.

[@sewstylewithGB]

You are Welcome Thank you for watching, I appreciate

[@user-dj6ip1mm4l]

This is a finished work. Thanks very much

[@sewstylewithGB]

You're welcome I'm glad you like it

[@rodiahadenike5179]

Thank you so much, I learnt the 0.5 inches reduction technique, but this is really great.

[@sewstylewithGB]

You're welcome Thank you for watching

[@evelynabusomwan7146]

You are very good. Thanks for this❤

[@sewstylewithGB]

You're welcome

[@osanyinbiayomide4944]

Thank you for this. Can this method be used for gowns in the waist and hip areas?

[@sewstylewithGB]

You're welcome Yeah, it can be used for gown

[@yukiostrachan2048]

Great video! This is the first time I've heard about this method. How does this change if the client also has a protruding stomach?

[@sewstylewithGB]

I will do a video to explain that later, but you should subtract 0.5 from the back waist and add to the front waist

[@faithify1244]

Nice job, thanks

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thanks for watching

[@pamdlamini4034]

Thanks mam great job❤

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you

[@VictoriaUdiaobong]

Beautiful cutting

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you

[@gloryuguru6863]

Nice one

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you

[@theresadabaga]

How come I didn’t see this earlier 😢love this 💖💕💕

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you

[@user-kf5zf2bg4s]

Thank you ma and God bless you 🫡

[@sewstylewithGB]

Amen You are welcome

[@banyetchetnicodemusibrahim42]

I love 💕 this video. Thanks for your time and support. My question however is, what if you want to draft a gown instead of skirt, can I adopt this approach? Or better still, why not do a gown tutorial and incorporate this approach from the waist downward

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you Yeah, you can incorporate this method to gown I will try to do the video for gown Thank you

[@banyetchetnicodemusibrahim42]

@@sewstylewithGB Thank. Be waiting to see. Shalom

[@adeolaserifat2562]

Thanks for sharing

[@sewstylewithGB]

You are welcome

[@user-kw5pc2ql1v]

I didn't know the secret 😂😂 I was troubled bcoz of my client ' body structure. ❤❤ You have done well for highlights , Thumb up❤❤❤❤❤ Congratulations

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you

[@chiedogienkechi1800]

Meanwhile i really appreciate your attention to me God bless you real good maam

[@sewstylewithGB]

Amen Thank you

[@osarumwenseiredia5141]

Thank you ma'am. Can dis be applied for a gown too? Also how do one determine d perfect hip line for a client?

[@sewstylewithGB]

Yes, it can be applied to a gown To get the perfect Hip, measure from the waistline of your client to the fullest part of the hip, it is usually between 8, 9, or 10 inches depending on the Client

[@tomiwakafilat1720]

Too good 👍🏼

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thanks

[@Norgzylifestyle443]

Thank you for this video its really informative. Please my question is: can this method still be applied to a pencil skirt with an elastic band by the sides? bearing in mind that some inches will be added to the waist which will automatically ulter the original waist measurements in other to accommodate the elastic band?. Thank you.

[@sewstylewithGB]

@@Norgzylifestyle443 Pls, Don’t apply this method to it ma

[@gloriaking624]

This is beautiful to know.pleasw does this apply to trouser,BCos most times I make trouser the line on the sides is always moving towards the front instead of staying at the proper side seam line.

[@sewstylewithGB]

Not really I will do a Trouser pattern video soon The problem is the way you drafted out your trouser

[@aderemiolajide2203]

Please do the trouser video please ​@@sewstylewithGB

[@vickybella5319]

Thank u ma I learnt alot today

[@sewstylewithGB]

Wow You are Welcome

[@saraanwrapable]

Listen you need more views.Perfect🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you ma'am 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@doraleye3966]

Awesome❤. I want to ask, can this allocation method be applicable for a gown without half cut bodies just completely straight gown (without joining)? 2ndly, how many inches can i step down by at the back pattern after the hip line before connecting to the hem? 3rdly, can the allocation method also used for a straight skirt? Thank you.❤

[@sewstylewithGB]

For the first question Yes it's applicable to a straight gown Second question You can use between 6 to 8 inches to get the underbutt line Third question Yes, you can use it for a straight skirt

[@okolonneoma9132]

Do i have to minus my waist circumference from my hip circumference to get the value or to know if i fall in 1.5 etc

[@sewstylewithGB]

Yes ma'am

[@agathacosmas1074]

Awesome ❤

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you

[@temilolacomfort4595]

because of the curvy edges of the band at the waist area, do you cut the band on fold or what? does it have joining becauae of the curve edges? thank you

[@sewstylewithGB]

The skirt is bandless, if you want to attach a band to it, you have to remove the band measurement before you start cutting it.

[@gloriakoeliwa40]

Thank you very much 🎉🎉🎉

[@sewstylewithGB]

You're welcome

[@bouqui-buccicouture265]

Thank you so much

[@sewstylewithGB]

You’re welcome ma’am

[@preciousmadueke_]

Hello, can i still subtract from my knee when making a long dress

[@sewstylewithGB]

Yes ma'am

[@siyakablessing]

Wow❤

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you

[@onyinyecelestine9809]

Hello, nice and clearly explained video, can I still put in hip and butt pads in my skirt after applying this formula?

[@sewstylewithGB]

Yes Ma'am

[@okorojudith5089]

How do you now shape the hip cos it might actually not be equal while shaping

[@sewstylewithGB]

It will align, cos the side seam of the front and the back is the same

[@ms.damoah4243]

Please, how did you get the front dart?

[@sewstylewithGB]

In just used 1 Inch for the Front Dart

[@Muna-mp5pp]

How are u going to shape it since the front and back is not equal. Thanks ❤

[@sewstylewithGB]

The side seam of the front and back are equal, so you will be able to join it Check my latest video on how to sea a skirt using this method

[@designsandstylesinspiratio2815]

Well Detailed ma'am

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thanks

[@quincyjenniferebykebodi2352]

Does it mean that when you open up the back pattern the center back will have contour

[@sewstylewithGB]

I don't get your question

[@AkpaFlorenceOludo]

Did you add SA after you divided hip by two

[@sewstylewithGB]

Yes You will add sewing allowance when cutting on Fabric

[@mishelakello8077]

Hii please am new to your channel , i have a question ma at the waist are we going to divide ➗ 20 in the two again for the waist please reply

[@sewstylewithGB]

Yes ma'am

[@omolaraifo1338]

Thanks for this😅

[@dorothyhoughton5476]

I would like a circle pattern skirt

[@sewstylewithGB]

OK

[@dorcasasomugha5497]

Can this be used while drafting trouser too?

[@sewstylewithGB]

Well not really ma'am

[@franciscaosei-gyamerah6651]

What is the dart length for both front and back?

[@sewstylewithGB]

Front is 6 inches while the back is 7 Inches

[@Edokorb]

God bless you Ma

[@sewstylewithGB]

Amen Thank you

[@queenette2205]

Please Ma, does this method also apply when you are making a gown i.e the skirt oart of the gown?

[@sewstylewithGB]

Yes ma'am You can go in with 1.5 inches for the center back instead of 1 inch when making a gown

[@onwulinda2539]

@@sewstylewithGBma , l was thinking one cannot exceed one inch no matter the size

[@sewstylewithGB]

@@onwulinda2539 1.5 inches is the highest you can use (For gowns), i use 1.5 inches when making my gowns because my back is a bit inverted, from my shoulder to my back waistline. Observe your clients body, if the back is straight, you can use 1inch instead. Plus sizes depending on how they look at the back, 1 inch can be the best for them.

[@onwulinda2539]

@@sewstylewithGB Thanks very much maam

[@kueichenglee7583]

Cute

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thanks

[@goodnessrichard7288]

Ma please Can this hip contour be applied while sewing trousers 👖

[@sewstylewithGB]

Not exactly ma

[@goodnessrichard7288]

@@sewstylewithGB thank you ma👋

[@Sin_cerelySarah]

The beginning was understandable but you keep saying hem but doing things on the waist line. Very confusing hard to follow. Idk what number you used to get dark how deep down did you go?

[@sewstylewithGB]

So sorry about that I was actually explaining the hem part, even though I was taking the dart on the Waistline. Please, I will do a detailed video on this skirt pattern soon with sewing part inclusive

[@Sin_cerelySarah]

@@sewstylewithGB thank you! I’ll look forward to it!

[@ChikodiEmeka-lm8sv]

Ma i enjoyed ur teaching very well but got confused with the calculation,where you said the difference between ur waist ad ur hip measurements is 9.pls can u eleborate more on it, please.

[@sewstylewithGB]

Subtract your waist circumference from your hip circumference, that's is the difference

[@aderemiolajide2203]

Please can this be applied to trouser too

[@sewstylewithGB]

Not really Trouser pattern is a bit different

[@rachealarogundade3255]

Of course

[@marvelous2950]

You are a wonderful teacher. But I don't understand the waist and hip diff

[@sewstylewithGB]

the difference between your hip circumference and waist circumference if your waist is 28 and Hip is 36 your difference is 8 inches

[@joyakpofure3243]

How did you get it pls, is it by division or measuring your client? Thank you.❤

[@marvelous2950]

@@joyakpofure3243 minus your waist from your hip. The answer is the difference.

[@okolonneoma9132]

By subtracting the waist circumference from the hip circumference

[@mosesfennel]

This is how I draft patterns. I take front measurements and back measurement separately.

[@sewstylewithGB]

Wow That's beautiful

[@mosesfennel]

@@sewstylewithGB Yes, same principle I applies to bust, waist and hips.

[@sewstylewithGB]

@@mosesfennel That's nice I just uploaded a video on bodice centering on Bust and Waist allocation method

[@sarahkorkor7447]

This is great But please sis, if u say de difference between the waist and de hip, am a bit confused, please is it that you will subtract ur waist from ur hip? Thank you

[@sewstylewithGB]

Yes When you subtract the waist from the hip, the value you got

[@sarahkorkor7447]

@@sewstylewithGB alright, so for me my hip is 43 and waist is 32, meaning if I subtract 43-32 it will be 11, that means I have to take 2 Inc from the front right?

[@sewstylewithGB]

@@sarahkorkor7447 Yes ma'am

[@sarahkorkor7447]

@@sewstylewithGB thank sis, well understood

[@chiedogienkechi1800]

Please ma how can I know big Tommy or when can I say client has bbig Tom 11:29 11:29

[@chiedogienkechi1800]

Ma when do i say a client has big Tommy, is there a formula for that please

[@sewstylewithGB]

No There's no formula for that, you have to observe your client body. If the tummy is obvious big, it means you should applied the formulae, I gave on the channel, but if not you can go ahead and divide the waist by 4 inches

[@DCOLSTYLE]

Why are we adding 1' for ease, and is it compulsory

[@sewstylewithGB]

It's a matter of Preference It's not compulsory

[@DCOLSTYLE]

Thank you ma, I will practice it

[@sewstylewithGB]

@@DCOLSTYLE Alright

[@audreyzcloset]

How do you determine hip depth?

[@sewstylewithGB]

@@audreyzcloset Measure from your Waist down to the Fullest part of your hip Hip depth is Usually from 7 , 8 to 10 inches

[@audreyzcloset]

@@sewstylewithGB thank you 😊

[@gladmorischannel2634]

Thank you Ma 🙏

[@sewstylewithGB]

Uwc Thanks for Watching

[@Joandomcouture]

Why didn't you use underbutt measurement like u did in your previous video on pencil skirt

[@sewstylewithGB]

Cause I was just making a normal pencil skirt. You can apply it if you wish

[@bolajimercy9079]

Do you take online classes, please?

[@sewstylewithGB]

Not yet ma'am

[@jumokedorcas6944]

Well-done tutor but hip 37- waist 26 =11 not 9. Just for clarity purpose ma

[@sewstylewithGB]

Yes ma'am I made mistake Thanks for the correction

[@elongaabigail8636]

Only reply to positive comments abi??

[@sewstylewithGB]

Not at all Was your comment that replied to? cause I take out time to reply everyone

[@ofojebelovelyn2113]

pls how many inches measurement did you use for both front and back hip ?? For material, what measurement should i use in drafting the both side ??

[@sewstylewithGB]

Use 1.5 yards of material, it should be enough

[@chiedogienkechi1800]

Deducted 26 from 37 it gave me 11 how did you got 9 please put me through

[@sewstylewithGB]

Mistakes please

[@chiedogienkechi1800]

Meanwhile i don't see where my fall into my hip is 40 and weast is 33 making the difference 7 what should i do maa

[@sewstylewithGB]

Check the the formulae well, it is there. 5.5 - 7.5 which is 1 inch

[@TheEvie202]

I have the same problem, an 8” difference between my waist and hip measurement!

[@kepreyeoluwakemi8438]

Just watching ur tutorial for the first time. 37_26 is 11 how did u arrive at 9

[@sewstylewithGB]

So sorry ma’am The actually hip is 35, the two inches is for ease. But you can decide not to add ease, if you really want it to be fitted

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you for watching

[@kepreyeoluwakemi8438]

@@sewstylewithGBma, your illustrations are superb but sometimes your actions are faster than your words , it’s confusing but I will take my time to watch again. Thank you.

[@sewstylewithGB]

@@kepreyeoluwakemi8438 Thanks for the Compliment I will do better next time

[@chiedogienkechi1800]

Please how did you got 9

[@sewstylewithGB]

It was a mistake

[@chiedogienkechi1800]

So what is it supposed to be ma

[@chiedogienkechi1800]

So what is it supposed to be ma please

[@sewstylewithGB]

I don't understand the Questions

[@chiedogienkechi1800]

Ma I mean the difference between your hip and weast measurement I got 11 am I right

[@sewstylewithGB]

@@chiedogienkechi1800 Yes you are right, I was the one that made that mistake by saying 9

[@marvelous2950]

How do I determine the difference between the hip and waist ma. Am lust

[@sewstylewithGB]

Measure your Waist and Hip Circumference, then subtract your waist circumference from your hip circumference

[@marvelous2950]

Thank you ma

[@TobiElla12]

Please if am making a dress do I divide the front chest from the back?

[@maxwelloben6608]

Beatiful, but you too fast

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you So sorry about that

[@ofojebelovelyn2113]

I really love this but it confused me at somepoint

[@sewstylewithGB]

Oh so sorry about that

[@addassastrong596]

You cut off the hem turn up why

[@sewstylewithGB]

You can always add it on the fabric

[@user-lj9ir5rb5b]

You are wonderful but the calculation I still don't understand it

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you So sorry about that I have another video I just posted, you can watch that one, the calculations are more simplified This is the link to the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqWQkKGefdagsLc

[@addassastrong596]

Ok see that

[@sewstylewithGB]

Yeah

[@MinnahStitches]

pls u said people with flat tummy can divide their waist by 4,pls wat of those with big tummy,are we also dividing our waist by 4???

[@sewstylewithGB]

No I mentioned it in the video Divide your waist by 2, subtract 0.5 or 1 inch from the back waist, and add to the front waist. You can rewatch the video I mentioned it

[@mourineachieng4091]

Not getting

[@sewstylewithGB]

What don't you get?

[@marvelous2950]

37-26=11 but you used 9. Please explain throw more light ma

[@sewstylewithGB]

So sorry ma'am, The actually hip is 35 the two inches is for ease. But can you decide not to add ease, if you really want it to be fitted Hope you're cleared?

[@marvelous2950]

Thanks

[@marvelous2950]

God bless you

[@marvelous2950]

Teacher, why did you input 3 1/4 of your waist am confused. You divided the hip by 2 and imputed 3 1/4 of your waist. Explain more.

[@chiedogienkechi1800]

Thanks so much ma for the teaching, but ma I got confused when I

[@sewstylewithGB]

You are welcome You got confused where? Pls explain so I can understand your questions

[@BIGTAMARA]

Video starts at 4:57 Thank me later

[@sewstylewithGB]

Lol You think so

[@Sin_cerelySarah]

You lost me at the part of the hem

[@sewstylewithGB]

So sorry about

[@doress2009]

Too fast please

[@sewstylewithGB]

So sorry about that

[@imafidonlovely8313]

Thank you so much

[@sewstylewithGB]

You're welcome