The portion of the draft which is above the line C-J is body
and the portion which is below the line C-J is skirt portion.
Divide the skirt portion in to three portions by drawing
lines P-Q and R-S.( Figure 1).
Cut the skirt portion along the lines in the direction Q-P
and S-R till the points P and R and do not separate. (Figure 2)
Cut along the line C-J and separate skit portion from the
body portion.( Figure 3)
Spread the skirt portion as shown in the figure 4 on another
sheet of paper and secure them with pins.
If you want more flare you can spread them more.
If you want more flare you can spread them more.
Draw out line of the shape thus
formed as shown by dotted lines. Cut the shape out. This is the new flared
skirt portion. Figure 5.
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| Figure 5 |
Same draft is used for the back skirt portion of the nightgown.
Body portion is different.While cutting the fabric an extra 1/2" is added along the lines C-J of the body as well as to the top portion of the skirt .This is for seams.
Body portion is different.While cutting the fabric an extra 1/2" is added along the lines C-J of the body as well as to the top portion of the skirt .This is for seams.
Attach skirt body and proceed as explained HERE.
Stitch a belt of contrast colour and secure it to the middle near the waist line at the back.
Stitch a belt of contrast colour and secure it to the middle near the waist line at the back.




