Name:

Muhammad Muzammil
Reg.# :
2019-TXE-01
Subject name and code:
Clothing Anthropometry and Pattern Construction (207)
Submission date:
30 April, 2021
Submission person:
Dr Shaheen Sardar

University of Engineering and Technology Lahore (FSD Campus)

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Table of Contents
1. Abstract3
2. Introduction3
3. Background and Key Concepts4
4. Experimental5
5. Result and Discussion5
6. Conclusion6
7. References6

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Lab # 04
Construction of Skirt Draft
1. Abstract:
Skirt draft are the part of fabric which cover the lower torso of the body. These are used to prepare the
lower torso which is wearable with different types of fabric for example shirt, jacket or coat etc. Different
lower torso measurements have been taken using anthropometry techniques. The measurements of the
Skirt draft include the measurement of skirt length, back hip arc and front hip arc etc. Different
instruments are used to produce a bodice blocks like French curve, Japanese scale and measuring tape etc.
Result of this experiment include skirt draft measurements.
2. Introduction:
Skirt:
It is the a type of fabric which helps in covering the lower part of the body in combination with a dress or
gown, and also used for covering the person from the waist downwards, or a separate outer garment
serving this purpose[ CITATION wik191 \l 1033 ].

Types of skirt:
Bell Shaped Skirt:
A-Line Skirt:

Figure 2

Figure 1 Bubble Skirt

Figure 3

Important measurements of skirt draft:

 Waist measurement

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  Hip measurement
 Waist to Hip measurement

3. Background and Key concepts:

When we hear ‘skirt’, what comes to mind is a garment worn by women covering from the waist
to other parts of the body.

From time immemorial, skirts have been worn by different people from different parts of the
world. Dating back to 3900BC, skirts were worn by men and women with no form of
discrimination. From the 19th century to the 21st century, skirts started as narrow styles to the
hoopskirt and crinoline-supported styles. At some point in time, it was only short skirts that was
worn, then it was long skirts before people finally settled for both.

Figure 4

The skirt has been said to be one of the oldest pieces of clothing. In the past, women who were
seen wearing flowing skirts were labelled ‘the rich’ because fabrics at that time was expensive.
To make a flowing skirt, extra fabric was required and so was money.

Valerie Steele, an American Fashion Historian said “A skirt has been a crucial part of women’s
dress for centuries “. 

With time, skirts were gradually transformed into different styles ranging from short skirts to
wraparound to A-line to pleated skirts and many more.
In this modern era, Skirts have become a must have clothing in a woman’s wardrobe.
Skirts can be made out of different fabrics like denim, chiffon, crèpe, Ankara, jeans
etc[ CITATION 1708 \l 1033 ].

4. Experimental:

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Material required:
 Pattern sheet  Pencil
 French curve  Eraser
 Japanese scale  Sharpener
Methodology:

 Line was drawn from A to B = Skirt length of 37 inch.

 Line was drawn from A to C = Center front hip depth of 7 1/2 inch.
 Line was drawn from A to D = Back hip arc of 9 1/8 inch plus 1/2 inch (ease). Lines were squared out
from A, C, and B equal to A to D. Center back line was drawn which is F to D and labelled as E and F.
 A point was marked from E named as G = Center back hip depth at the length of 7 3/8 inch.
 Line was drawn from A to H = Front hip arc of 8 5/8 inch, plus 1/2 inch (ease). Lines were squared out
from A, C, and B equal to A to H.
 Center front line was drawn from J to H and labelled as J and I.
 A point was marked from D named as K = Back waist arc at the length of 6 1/8 inch, plus 1/4 inch
(ease), and 2 inches were added for dart intake.
 A point was marked from D named as L = Dart placement at the length of 3 inch. Mark first dart was
a marked at 1 inch from L. Mark dart space was marked at 1 1/4 inch and marked 1 inch for second dart.
Line was squared up and down from K.
 A point was marked from H named as M = Front waist arc at the length of 6 1/2, plus 1/4 inch (ease),
and 1 inch was added for dart intake.
 A point was marked from H named as N = Dart placement at the length of 3 inch. First dart was
marked at 5/8 inch from N. Dart space was marked at 1 1/4 inches and marked 5/8 inch for second dart.
Line was squared up and down from M.
 A point was marked at C to P = Side hip depth of 7 5/8. Draw side seam curve was drawn using the skirt
curve rule. The rule was shifted until the depth measurement touches the front and back guidelines.
Labelled as P and Q.
 Front and back waistline were drawn using the shallow end of the curve ruler from G to P (back) and from
H to Q (front).
 Centers of each dart intake was located, and squared down 5 1/2 inches. Dart legs were drawn from dart
points to curve line of the waist.
 The process was repeated with the dart legs 3 1/2 inches long.
5. Result and discussion:

Figure 6

Figure 5

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 Figure 7

The skirt draft is the mirror image of their other sides. A seam allowance is also added in the pattern
which is traced from the skirt draft and 5 inches added at both sides having measurement of 1cm at three
sides.

6. Conclusion:
One skirt draft is sketched using different instruments and tools. This draft has measurement of children
garment.

7. References

[1] "wikipedia," 21 02 2019. [Online]. Available: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skirt. [Accessed 23 02

2019].

[2] 09 08 2017. [Online]. Available: http://blog.thehauteapp.com/evolution-skirts-brief-history/.

[Accessed 23 02 2019].

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