ABC of a patternless cut

The opening of the upper skirt is performed on the basis of "sun" - flare or "semi-sun" (Fig. 1).

Petticoats, as a rule, are cut out on the same basis, but are complemented by frills (Fig. 2 a) or flounces (Fig. 2 b) of various widths.

The ratio of the width of the frill or frill to the width of the flare in petticoats can be different, as well as the number of skirts themselves.

For cutting complex curtains, covers for large furniture, as well as for very large skirts, you can use the technique reverse scaling patterns. The pattern (base and modeling) is made with the help of a tailor's scale ruler in a reduced form and enlarged on the fabric in real size.

This method saves not only the time and effort of the cutter, but also allows you to do without the manufacture of patterns and very accurately calculate the consumption of fabric, which in these cases is very significant.

How to calculate fabric consumption, how to cut a straight skirt step by step with your own hands, building the basis of a straight skirt for full and thin people?

You will find the answers to these questions in this tutorial on patternless cutting for beginners.