A-LINE FROCK

Monday, August 02, 2021 by Sewing School - Tamil

INTRODUCTION

The silhouette of this garment resembles the English alphabet letter "A" so, the professionals have given the name A-Line Dress to this style of garment. It is widely designed &  preferred by the kindergarten girls who are under 5-6 years of age group. 

To this particular style of garment, any type of kids-friendly fasteners or trims could be used for example two-hole shell buttons, press buttons, or even more of the same kind. The color & prints on it could be pale & subtle. Usually to this dress, a peter-pan collar or some other kind of piping work is done to the neckline region. The hem-line region could be folded and finished or any kind of decoration could be done to it. 

PREFERED TEXTILE MATERIAL FOR A-LINE FROCK

  • Printed Cotton Fabric (For example, Nursery or Floral print.) 

MEASUREMENTS TO TAKE FOR A-LINE FROCK

1. Vertical Measurements:

  • Full Length of the Garment: 55cms
  • Armscye Depth: 12cms  
  • Front Neck Depth: 9cms
  • Back Neck Depth: 5cms

2. Horizontal Measurements:

  • Chest Circumference: 60cms
  • Shoulder: 14cms
  • Back Neck Width: 13cms
DRAFTING SUPPLIES 
  • Drafting Paper
  • Red & Blue Pencils
  • Long Scale
  • French Curve
  • Measuring Tape
  • Scissors
  • Basic Stationaries: Pencil, Eraser, and Sharpner.
DRAFTING INSTRUCTIONS (Exclusive of Seam Allowance)

Instruction no.1: 0-1 = Full Length

Instruction no.2: 1/4 Chest Circumference + 4cms











Instruction no.3: 1/4 Chest Circumference + 4cms

Instruction no.4: Join 1-3 and form a Square for Bodice Block


Instruction no.5: 1/2 Back Neck Width


Instruction no.6: Back Neck Depth


Instruction no.7: Front Neck Depth


Instruction no.8: Shape 4-5 for Back Neck Line


Instruction no.9: Shape 4-6 for Front Neck Line


Instruction no.10: 0-7 = Shoulder
Instruction no.11: 7-8 = 0.5cms for Shoulder slope
Instruction no.12: Join 4-8 with a straight line
Instruction no.13: 8-9 = Armscye depth + 1cm
Instruction no.14: Square out from point 9-10


Instruction no.15: Shape 8-10 for Front & Back armhole
The front armhole is slightly deeper than the back armhole

Instruction no.16: Extend the line 1-3 to point 11 for the desired flare
Instruction no.17: Join 10-11 with straight line

Instruction no.18: 11-12 = 1.5cms
Instruction no.19: Shape 1-3-12 with a slight curve




PATTERN DETAILS
  • Name of the pattern: A-line frock
  • Cut no: 2nos.
  • Grain: Straight grain
  • On-fold: Lengthwise fold
  • Seam allowance is not added

MATERIAL CALCULATION

For Sleeveless: (2*Full Length) + 20cms 
                         = (2*55cms) + 20cms
                         = 1.3meters

SEWING SUPPLIES
  • Fabric
  • Marking Chalk 
  • Matching Thread
  • Seam Ripper
  • Scissors
  • Bobbin and Bobbin case
  • Measuring Tape

PATTERN REQUIRED
  • Front & Back Pattern 
ORDER OF STITCHING 

Step #1: Construct a continuous bound placket or fix a zipper at the back bodice neckline
Step #2: Attach the Shoulder seam
Step #3: Finish the front and back neckline using bias tape (facing/binding)
Step #4: Finish the side seam
Step #5: Finish the hemline
Step #6: Affix fastener attachment at back bodice, placket region

Happy Sewing! Keep Sewing!! & Enjoy Sewing!!!

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