The Studio Faro Skirt Block is the first block you’ll ever use in your pattern making training.  It has an equal fit and balance between the front and the back skirt with a small dart in the front and a bigger dart in the back to shape around the seat.

Available here as a PDF download to be printed as A0, 36″ Plotter and  A4/letter formats to suit your circumstances.  As a bonus I have included a three shirt block worksheets that will help you select your correct size and draft yourself a pencil skirt sewing pattern.

NB:  This product is available for either home or business use, using the drop down menu.  For teachers the sizes available are 6-22 in A0, 36′ Plotter and A4/letter print format.  By purchasing the teaching/business option you have my permission to use the worksheet in the classroom and workplace.  You do not have permission to resell, upload to the internet or sharing platform, or alter in any way.

Skirt Block features:

This skirt block, is supplied without seam allowances for first pattern developments.  It’s graded to Sizes 6-16 and Sizes 12-22 and includes garment ease.

It’s home and industry ready and based on my size chart.  The block fitting is well suited to a tailored pencil skirt without much alteration.  When you check the measurements on the size you have selected you’re looking for your body measurements plus garment ease (2-4cm).

Where do I start:

The first order of business is to select your closest size and begin the process of fitting this block to your own measurements.  The range of sizes on offer relates to my size chart.  Cut your closest size in calico and make any necessary adjustments for personal fit.  Once you have achieved a good personal fit you will be ready to cut your first patterns.

I have a blog post that details all the skirt designs with pattern making instructions that you’ll find on the blog:  Design Options for my Skirt Block.

Other pattern making posts for the skirt block include:

Stretch Skirt Block

Stretch Skirt Block and Design Options

And for more advanced skirt pattern making:  Drape Skirt Patterns using my Skirt Block

Remember I’m just an email away for any questions about our PDF downloadable blocks.  If you enjoy pattern making and fancy a challenge, have a look at the great pattern making posts on our blog, well-suited.