Skirt Construction Method

Skirt construction method. Use this to put a simple skirt together.

Some stitches you should be familiar with:

back stitch

blind stitch

maua su'i

e oo lava i le faapalasi

pa'u su'i

hand-pricking

invisible stitch

slip basting

top-stitching

whip stitch

You could also visit the page of Tulaga for more.

Draft a skirt block from one of the following books, to then use to make your skirt;

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Some other materials and equipment you may need:

sele ie

tailor’s chalk/pen

seleulu lalaga

pine

nila

filo fa'amau

filo

feso'ota'iga

pressing equipment

hook and eye

Metotia Fausia:

1- Stitch darts.

2- Finish raw edges.

3- Front and back pockets.

4- Front closure.

5- Side seams

6- Waistband/stay tape

7- Lining.