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

[@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

[@raginibeeharry5052]

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[@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 🥰🥰🤗🤗

[@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

[@ericgyebi3135]

HI. This is very informational. can you please explain how the values you deduct from the front and add to the back hip measurement were calculated?

[@sewstylewithGB]

It was explained on the video ma I did calculation for it

[@eminentandmodest]

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

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you

[@Bube-123]

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

[@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

[@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

[@nwokeketina3465]

You have really tried. An excellent tutorial.

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@QueenNamusukwa]

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

[@annchukwu847]

Thanks dear love this ❤

[@OdiariAnthonia]

Thanks so much ma.l am highly impressed.God bless you richly my wonderful teacher

[@sewstylewithGB]

Amen I'm glad you liked it

[@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

[@itekuese904]

Detailed Explanation!. Kudos 👏

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you

[@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

[@omoyemiakomolafe111]

Thanks ma. Please is the and waist allocation method applicable to dress making with half cut?

[@sewstylewithGB]

Yes ma

[@quincyjenniferebykebodi2352]

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

[@sewstylewithGB]

Lol You're welcome

[@oluwakemiomotoso9992]

Very comprehensive and clear explanation. I give it to u

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you I appreciate

[@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

[@queenomoniwa4603]

You are a very good teacher

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you

[@brownmichel9496]

Awesome explanation 👏🏾👏🏾

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you

[@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

[@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

[@OguntolaAbosede-tc7oi]

Good work ma'am

[@sewstylewithGB]

@@OguntolaAbosede-tc7oi Thank you

[@paschalcute]

You are a good teacher!

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you 🙇

[@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

[@AnyanwuJuliet-x1y]

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

[@sewstylewithGB]

Alright 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

[@theresadabaga]

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

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you

[@sandraosievobie3491]

Thanks a lot Please can I use it to make gown with center seam

[@sewstylewithGB]

Yes 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

[@olubanjodamilola1408]

Thank you so much for the video ma, Pls what is the distance between the waist line and the hip line

[@sewstylewithGB]

@@olubanjodamilola1408 It can be 8 to 10 inches depending on the body type

[@olubanjodamilola1408]

Thank you so much ma

[@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

[@rahmatmorayo2905]

Hi ma! Tnx for the tutorial. Pls ma, im still a beginner and i do not understand the 1 inch u subtract at the hem part. Which one is hem part pls? Tnx and God bless u ma'am 🙏

[@sewstylewithGB]

Hem part is the down part The one inch was removed to shapen that down part

[@ijeomaashiegbu990]

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

[@sewstylewithGB]

Yes ma'am

[@chiedogienkechi1800]

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

[@sewstylewithGB]

Amen Thank you

[@evelynabusomwan7146]

You are very good. Thanks for this❤

[@sewstylewithGB]

You're welcome

[@SarahMaitalata]

Thanks for that tutorial I have improved alot

[@sewstylewithGB]

You are welcome ❤️

[@nnennaokafor5483]

You're simply the best ❤

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you 🙏

[@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

[@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

[@EmeldaChinasa]

May God bless you for this❤❤❤❤

[@sewstylewithGB]

Amen Thank you

[@MariamAzeez-j6f]

Thanks for sharing out of ur knowledge

[@sewstylewithGB]

You are welcome ❤️❤️❤️

[@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

[@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

[@PatriciaGodson]

This is a finished work. Thanks very much

[@sewstylewithGB]

You're welcome I'm glad you like it

[@AjamuDorcas]

Pls can I use this method for gown

[@sewstylewithGB]

Yes ma

[@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

[@VictoriaUdiaobong]

Beautiful cutting

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you

[@HopeChekwubechukwu]

Nice work ,God bless you

[@sewstylewithGB]

@@HopeChekwubechukwu Amen Thank you

[@vickybella5319]

Thank u ma I learnt alot today

[@sewstylewithGB]

Wow You are Welcome

[@dorcasasomugha5497]

Can this be used while drafting trouser too?

[@sewstylewithGB]

Well not really ma'am

[@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

[@saraanwrapable]

Listen you need more views.Perfect🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you ma'am 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@pamdlamini4034]

Thanks mam great job❤

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you

[@pardonjack746]

Please if you are removing 5inches from the hem line how do I divide it between the front hem and the back hem line

[@sewstylewithGB]

2 inches from the front and 3 inches from the back

[@franciscaosei-gyamerah6651]

What is the dart length for both front and back?

[@sewstylewithGB]

Front is 6 inches while the back is 7 Inches

[@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!

[@tmkfashionhub]

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.

[@rsdorkenu1701]

Am learning new things thank you

[@sewstylewithGB]

You are welcome

[@arigbedemodupe4144]

Pls, can this be use for gown?

[@sewstylewithGB]

Yes ma

[@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

[@esthyfashion2399]

Ma do you have a class for pattern drafting?

[@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!

[@gloriakoeliwa40]

Thank you very much 🎉🎉🎉

[@sewstylewithGB]

You're welcome

[@SteeRaid-rw2ki]

Got it thanks for the help

[@sewstylewithGB]

You are welcome

[@KwameYolo-s4p]

I know am late but please help me out. My hip is 41 and waist is31, what is the difference

[@sewstylewithGB]

10 ma

[@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 😊

[@aderemiolajide2203]

Please can this be applied to trouser too

[@sewstylewithGB]

Not really Trouser pattern is a bit different

[@rachealarogundade3255]

Of course

[@gloryuguru6863]

Nice one

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you

[@augustineqmensah7594]

Good job

[@sewstylewithGB]

@@augustineqmensah7594 Thank you

[@goody_richy]

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

[@sewstylewithGB]

Not exactly ma

[@goody_richy]

@@sewstylewithGB thank you ma👋

[@agathacosmas1074]

Awesome ❤

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you

[@designsandstylesinspiratio2815]

Well Detailed ma'am

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thanks

[@DeborahOnoh]

Thank you ma and God bless you 🫡

[@sewstylewithGB]

Amen You are welcome

[@blessingchisom8521]

God bless you ma

[@sewstylewithGB]

Amen Thank you

[@Positivefigure]

Please what is the reason for raising the side by 0.5inch?

[@sewstylewithGB]

To create a more fitted silhouette of the body The side of the human body is usually higher than the center

[@faithify1244]

Nice job, thanks

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thanks for watching

[@adeolaserifat2562]

Thanks for sharing

[@sewstylewithGB]

You are welcome

[@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

[@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

[@tomiwakafilat1720]

Too good 👍🏼

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thanks

[@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

[@Edokorb]

God bless you Ma

[@sewstylewithGB]

Amen Thank you

[@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😅

[@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

[@siyakablessing]

Wow❤

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you

[@ms.damoah]

Please, how did you get the front dart?

[@sewstylewithGB]

In just used 1 Inch for the Front Dart

[@DavidObodai]

Maa please how do I get my hip point

[@sewstylewithGB]

Measure from your waist to the fullest part of your hip It can be 9, 10, or 11

[@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

[@BIGTAMARA]

Video starts at 4:57 Thank me later

[@sewstylewithGB]

Lol You think so

[@preciousmadueke_]

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

[@sewstylewithGB]

Yes ma'am

[@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

[@dorothyhoughton5476]

I would like a circle pattern skirt

[@sewstylewithGB]

OK

[@annedadzie1739]

I love ❤️ it

[@akweley100]

Good

[@sewstylewithGB]

Thank you 🙏

[@bouqui-buccicouture265]

Thank you so much

[@sewstylewithGB]

You’re welcome ma’am

[@chiedogienkechi1800]

Please how did you got 9

[@sewstylewithGB]

It was a mistake

[@chiedogienkechi1800]

So what is it supposed to be ma

[@bolajimercy9079]

Do you take online classes, please?

[@sewstylewithGB]

Not yet ma'am

[@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

[@chiedogienkechi1800]

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

[@sewstylewithGB]

Mistakes please

[@BeatriceOpia-ht3bx]

But the different between your hip and waist is 11 how come you used 9,37 manus 26=11

[@sewstylewithGB]

@@BeatriceOpia-ht3bx Sorry, it was a mistake I realized it after I was done posting it But it all fall on the same category (the 9 and 11). Just understand the concept