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Draping Front of Skirt
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When draping skirts begin by raising the form to a convenient height.Align the crossgrain of the muslin with the Horizontal Balance Line (HBL) and pin the fold of muslin to the center front using opposing pins. Make sure that you have at least 5" of fabric above waistline (This fabric will be dropped down to create the flare). 2
Place a temporary holding pin at the side seam at the HBL. 3
Smooth muslin from center front to Princess line. 4
Pin at waist. 5
Trim excess fabric at waist from center front to Princess line. (Cut a square of fabric away, cutting straight up the grain from the princess line). Smooth and re-pin at princess line.