Plain DIY A-line skirt for beginners
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 12:37 pm
http://www.poppyrecords.co.uk/dressmaki ... tIntro.php
This is intended to be suitable for beginners in two senses:
In the first sense, I have described in detail (possibly too much detail) every step of the process, so that beginners to sewing aren't left wondering what inexplicable technical terms mean. I haven't described how to use a sewing machine, as there are so many variations in machines and there are already tutorials on the web, but I have taken the trouble to talk the beginner through some of the more tricky bits and have tried to make the instructions self-checking where errors might occur.
In the second sense, it is suitable for men who are beginners at skirt-wearing in public. If you make the plain denim version with a centre zip and scalloped pockets, you will be spared most of the interactions you fear when wearing a skirt for the first time, because hardly anyone will notice it. It is also a very 'forgiving' skirt to wear, you don't have to worry about tripping up stairs or getting it tangled around your legs when walking. By making it yourself, this also means you don't have to go into women's territory to buy a ready-made skirt.
I have only shown instructions for one size, but to anyone with a some knowledge of basic geometry it should be obvious how to scale it up or down a few inches. Variations in length and pocket size are easy to work out for anyone who prefers a slightly different design.
I hope the website doesn't have too many errors, but I would be grateful if anyone finds a few if they would let me know through a Private Message on this board.
This is intended to be suitable for beginners in two senses:
In the first sense, I have described in detail (possibly too much detail) every step of the process, so that beginners to sewing aren't left wondering what inexplicable technical terms mean. I haven't described how to use a sewing machine, as there are so many variations in machines and there are already tutorials on the web, but I have taken the trouble to talk the beginner through some of the more tricky bits and have tried to make the instructions self-checking where errors might occur.
In the second sense, it is suitable for men who are beginners at skirt-wearing in public. If you make the plain denim version with a centre zip and scalloped pockets, you will be spared most of the interactions you fear when wearing a skirt for the first time, because hardly anyone will notice it. It is also a very 'forgiving' skirt to wear, you don't have to worry about tripping up stairs or getting it tangled around your legs when walking. By making it yourself, this also means you don't have to go into women's territory to buy a ready-made skirt.
I have only shown instructions for one size, but to anyone with a some knowledge of basic geometry it should be obvious how to scale it up or down a few inches. Variations in length and pocket size are easy to work out for anyone who prefers a slightly different design.
I hope the website doesn't have too many errors, but I would be grateful if anyone finds a few if they would let me know through a Private Message on this board.