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Inspiration, Fabric and Sewing
This Swirl dress currently for sale on Etsy is made from striped seersucker cotton. The stripes let me know where the seamlines were and how the fabric was cut. The back skirt is cut on the bias at the center back, while the side seams are on the straight grain.
Pattern Drafting
This demonstration is a 1:4 scale. Start with a straight skirt pattern adjusted to your desired length to draft a pattern for a full skirt. I recommend just below or just above the fullest part of your calf. Draw lines through the center of each dart to the hem.
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