I am a beginner at this so please excuse a question about something that might seem obvious.
When measuring from "neck" to "hip", just where on the neck to where on the hip? From the side of the neck by the shoulder or the center line of body (front or back?) on a diagonal to the side of one hip? Or are you drawing a line around the body at the widest point of the hip and then measuring straight downward from base of neck to the hip circumference line? See why I am uncertain? Please clarify this.
Thank you for your question, Freyda! I did it exactly the way you outlined at the end of your comment: "drawing a line around the body at the widest point of the hip and then measuring straight downward from base of neck to the hip circumference line." You nailed it!
Divide that measurement with 1.41, and the result is the length of your square side.
Wanda, have you checked out the “Paper to Pattern: Mastering Square-Fabric Construction” post? I posted step-by-step direction on how to assemble a 7-square top using a paper model - hope it helps!
How do I assemble the 10 square pants? I've sewed the squares into the 3x3 grid and the two triangles underneath, but struggling to get the pants to come together
Amy, check out my recent “Paper to Pattern: Mastering Square-Fabric Construction” post. I use paper models to deconstruct the assembly of the 10-square pants in addition to the 7-square top.
Assembling the pants can be rather tricky! The good news is that I'm planning to have a picture-heavy post about assembling 7-square wrap top and the 10-square pants so hopefully it will become much clearer. It's in my publishing schedule for next month :)
I was able to quickly make the 6 square top yesterday and LOVE IT! I want to make the 7 square wrap top for my daughter, but am having such a tough time visualizing the construction folds. Can you offer more assistance on that? Thank you for putting these out there.
That's so cool to hear! Thank you for sharing your success story :)
The 7-square wrap top can be a little tricky because you are essentially stitching together three layers of fabric on two sides of the center square.
I'm thinking of making a how-to newsletter issue about 7-square top construction, and that's planned for later this year.
For now, however, I'd suggest for you to pin and stitch together the two sides of the center squares first, and then finish connecting each respective side to a triangle.
Hi Beverly, yes it's the same X! For me, one square's X is 15 inches. The pants use 9 squares (3 x 3 squares). Therefore, the side measurement of the big square is three times 15 inches, which is 45 inches. Hope that helps!
I am a beginner at this so please excuse a question about something that might seem obvious.
When measuring from "neck" to "hip", just where on the neck to where on the hip? From the side of the neck by the shoulder or the center line of body (front or back?) on a diagonal to the side of one hip? Or are you drawing a line around the body at the widest point of the hip and then measuring straight downward from base of neck to the hip circumference line? See why I am uncertain? Please clarify this.
Thank you for your question, Freyda! I did it exactly the way you outlined at the end of your comment: "drawing a line around the body at the widest point of the hip and then measuring straight downward from base of neck to the hip circumference line." You nailed it!
Divide that measurement with 1.41, and the result is the length of your square side.
Hi Mira. I love your 7 square top but can’t figure out how to assemble it so I’m glad to hear you’re planning on a “how to” post. Can’t wait!
Wanda, have you checked out the “Paper to Pattern: Mastering Square-Fabric Construction” post? I posted step-by-step direction on how to assemble a 7-square top using a paper model - hope it helps!
How do I assemble the 10 square pants? I've sewed the squares into the 3x3 grid and the two triangles underneath, but struggling to get the pants to come together
Amy, check out my recent “Paper to Pattern: Mastering Square-Fabric Construction” post. I use paper models to deconstruct the assembly of the 10-square pants in addition to the 7-square top.
Assembling the pants can be rather tricky! The good news is that I'm planning to have a picture-heavy post about assembling 7-square wrap top and the 10-square pants so hopefully it will become much clearer. It's in my publishing schedule for next month :)
I was able to quickly make the 6 square top yesterday and LOVE IT! I want to make the 7 square wrap top for my daughter, but am having such a tough time visualizing the construction folds. Can you offer more assistance on that? Thank you for putting these out there.
That's so cool to hear! Thank you for sharing your success story :)
The 7-square wrap top can be a little tricky because you are essentially stitching together three layers of fabric on two sides of the center square.
I'm thinking of making a how-to newsletter issue about 7-square top construction, and that's planned for later this year.
For now, however, I'd suggest for you to pin and stitch together the two sides of the center squares first, and then finish connecting each respective side to a triangle.
Are the measurements for the pants squares the same as for to top squares, ie. is it the same X?
Hi Beverly, yes it's the same X! For me, one square's X is 15 inches. The pants use 9 squares (3 x 3 squares). Therefore, the side measurement of the big square is three times 15 inches, which is 45 inches. Hope that helps!
Thank you so much for sharing this. Have you ever considered how to make an origami skirt?
I like making handkerchief skirts, which are square- or rectangular-shaped fabric with a line opening for the torso. Does that count?