When draping this skirt, I originally was going to individually drape each piece. However, Kathryn suggested it would be better to dive into four sections.

I learned that the master pattern is essential when patternmaking. You never alter the master pattern once it's completed so you can always go back and correct your mistakes when crafting your production patterns.

Toile Review is when we come together with our professors to do a one on one. We take notes as our proffesor slice and mark the garment where needed. Also what design changes need to happen.

Now I have changed my patterns where needed, and cut out my final fabrics. Now I can start sewing my shell and lining pieces together.

With attaching the lining I had to make sure there was an opening for me to pull the skirt through. I closed up the opening with a slip stitch.

I've noticed that with some final fabrics the fit can be different than the toile. So it's always good to check the fit. We also keep 2cm of seam allowance where the closure is to adjust the fit if needed.

When it came to the hand finishes, most were centralized on the waistband. Due to so many layers in the waistband I had to do lots of small prick stitches to hold all of it together. Really having to manipulate the fabric and mold it in my hands.

Now the many layers in the waistband having to go into the zipper required me to hand sew my entire zipper in. I accomplished this with the help of my technitian. she taught me exactly how to do this with three different stitches.

This skirt is one of my favorite bespoke pieces I've made so far.