Creating a Skirt Block

Once you have taken your measurements, alongside a partner, check them over with Miss J. Following the instructions below, create a small model in your book with your measurements.
Use a piece of brown card to create your own personal block. You may need to create more later in the year!

This is what your finished block will resemble before being cut out.

To create a 1/2 block, follow the instructions below (note there are no H/J/K):

Start by using a ruler to create a straight line down the center of a piece of card.

(The measurements in green are worked out using a size 12 basic block)

AG - 1/2 hip + 2cm

AC - length of skirt = 60cm

AE - waist - hip measurement

GB - 1/2 hip + 2cm 

GI - 4.25 (1/2 hip + ease (2cm) - 1/2 waist + ease (2cm) - darts (3x2cm) / 2.

e.g. Hip 92cm; Waist 66cm 

48-33.5 = 14.5 - 6 = 8.5 / 2 = 4.25

3 x Darts - 2cm (1x SF; 2x SB)

GL - Same as GI

AM - 1/3 of AI

NI - AM (same as above)

LO - 1/3 of LB

MP - 12cm length (make a dart 1cm either side of this line, both sides taper to the point P to form a V

NQ - 10cm length

OR - 10cm length

G = Waistline Seam - Lift the waist 1.25cm at the side seam with a smooth curve that tapers at darts N and O

Curve the side seam slightly from I-S and L-S

You are now ready to cut out your personalised front and back skirt block!