Inskirt

Inskirt

Learning objectives

·               Sewing skills in stitching inskirts.

·               Gaining knowledge in selecting material and accessories for the construction of inskirts.

Introduction

·               This is an important inner garment for Women.

·               It is used as an inner wear for sarees and skirts.

·               It can be stitched by 2, 4, 6 panels also.

Tools Required

 Measuring Tools -   Inch Tape, Scale. 

 Drawing Tools -   Brown Paper, Bell Pin, Pencil, Table.  

 Marking Tools -   Tailor’s Chalk, Pencil.  

 Cutting Tools -   Scissors, Seam Rippers, Fabric Shears.  

 Stitching Tools -   Thread, Hand Needle, Sewing Machine.

 Ironing Tools -   Iron Table, Iron Box.  

 Fastening Attachments -   Elastic Band, Cord. 

 Decorative Materials -   Frills, Piping, Scallloped Edges, Embroidery.  

Fabric Required

2 meters

Suitable Fabrics

Organic Cotton, Poplin Cloth.

Measurement

Age - 16 years

Waist - 88 cm

Full Skirt Length - 95 cm

Full Skirt Length –Band - 95 – 8 = 87 cm

Note

Cut 10 cm of cloth from 90 cm of the cloth for waist band. After cutting, fold the cloth of 80 cm into half as 40 cm.

Drafting

Inskirt

Draw ABCD as rectangle,

AB = CD - Length (87 cm)

AC = BD - 40 cm

AE = DF - 1/8 Waist Length + 2 cm Extra Allowance (13 cm)

Join E and F

Mark 1 1/2 cm from AE and DF and draw curve line as shown in the figure.

Cutting lines

A, E, F

Layout

The fabric is folded in combination fold

Marking and cutting

After marking, cut the cloth with seam allowance

Garment components

Centre Piece - 2

Side Piece - 4

Waist Band - 1

Stitching Method

·               Join the side panels with centre panel piece on both sides respectively.

·               Join front and back piece together.

·               Leave sufficient space for the waist band opening at one side and join the seams.

·               Join waist band.

·               Hem the bottom and finish the inskirt.

Finishing

·               Insert the cord in the waist band.

·               Cut the unwanted waste threads.

·               Iron the stitched garment for folding.

Inskirt pattern

Types of Inskirt