SKIRT PROJECT #1

SKIRT Project
This is a small sample size 8, cotton straight skirt with side and center back seams. The back seamline has a lapped zipper and open slit. The waistband is narrow, with a under lap and hook and eye fasters. There are darts in the back and front. The student will learn to select the correct textile, and develop an understanding of sewing woven fabrics. Challenges in the project are the lapped zipper and waistband application.

The student will learn to sew:

darts of equal length in precise locations
seamlines using both three thread and five thread overlock machines
seamlines using straight stitch machines
waistband applications using 'stitch in the ditch' method
how to sew a lapped zipper
how to sew on a hook and eye

The student will learn the following techniques:

how to prepare a small marker for cutting
how to fuse interfacing using an industrial iron
how to operate the blind hem, three thread, five thread and single needle sewing machines

Materials:
Skirt, #1 sample

o Supplies

 1 yard muslin or solid or printed cotton broadcloth – a.k.a “quilter’s cotton”

 1 cone thread to match

 7 inch nylon coil zipper to match. NO METAL, suitable for a skirt only

 Waistband interfacing, FUSIBLE or iron on only, pre-cut only

 Wasitband sew-in hook and eye (flat type)

Tools and Supplies:
6. Zipper foot – Left sided or double pronged
7. Tailors’ chalk in a color that can be seen when used on skirt fabric
8. Ruler
9. Pins
10. Scissors
11. Bobbin
12. Bobbin Case
13. Thread snips
14. Seam Gauge
15. Scotch tape, 1/2" wide, frosted type