Fall 2011 | Project 2 - Bias Cut Skirt

Our students have just finished with the bias cut skirt project. The bias grain line on fabric runs at a 45 degree angle. Cutting a garment on the bias gives it stretch and a soft drape. The students started by making patterns using blocks with industry pattern labeling. When the fabric was spread on the table, special care was taken to be sure we were able to identify the grain line. We spent time getting this perfect so our skirt would hang properly. After pinning our pattern pieces and cutting them, we sewed samples of advanced seams and seam finishes such as the french seam. We sewed the side seams of the skirt and then added the elastic waist band. The next step was the hem and the students did the best hems I have seen in all my years of teaching here at UT. Well done! Some students added a ruffle or flounce to the skirt. Please enjoy viewing this project and all the hard work that went into making this bias cut skirt.

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Johnny



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Jenny



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Karen



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Davis



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Kelly



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Kelsey



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Amy



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Courtney



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Jordan



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Paige



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Molly



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Sarabeth