Question

Explain the steps of constructing a draft for A-line skirt with the help of neat and labelled diagrams.

Hint:

A-line skirts flare smoothly from waist to hem for a flattering silhouette.

Answer 1

An A-line skirt flares gradually from the waist to the hem, resembling the shape of the letter ‘A’. Steps:

Draw a vertical center line equal to the skirt length plus hem allowance.
Mark the waistline at the top and the hemline at the bottom, perpendicular to the center line.
Measure the waist circumference and divide by 4 to mark waistline width on both sides of center line.
Mark hip line (about 20 cm down from waistline) and measure hip circumference divided by 4.
At the hemline, measure the desired skirt hem circumference divided by 4.
Connect the waist width points to hip width points with a smooth curve.
From hip line to hemline, extend outward gradually to create flare; join with a smooth curve forming the A-line shape.
Add darts or seams as necessary for fit.
Diagram: A labeled sketch showing center line, waistline, hip line, hemline, and smooth flare from hip to hem creating the A-line shape.