Depth Of Flounce

Decide on the best depth for the height of the figure.

Width At Top

Fold petticoat through the center front and centre back; measure up from the bottom at several points, and mark with pins, the desired depth of the flounce. Measure from center front to center back, through these marks, to ascertain the width for top of flounce.

Width At Bottom

Narrow dress skirts necessitate narrow petticoats, and vice versa, so the width of the flounce at the bottom will depend upon the prevailing fashion. It may vary from a few inches more than the bottom of the skirt to a half yard or more.

Radius {Rule for Finding). - Multiply the width of the flounce at the top by the depth; divide the product by the difference between the width at the top and bottom, the result being the radius for curve at top.

To Draft Flounce

Draft perpendicular line of indefinite length.

AB equals radius plus depth of flounce (on perpendicular line). BC equals depth of flounce. AG equals radius.

With A as radius swing curve from C for top of flounce; another curve from B for bottom of flounce.

CD equals width at top. BE equals width at bottom.

Fig. 56. - Draft of pattern for circular flounce for petticoats.

Sections

The flounce may be broken up into as many sections as desired and joined with insertion or beading. The sides of these should radiate regularly from the top. The center of each section should be marked for placing on the lengthwise of the. material.

Six-gore Skirt (Fig. 57). - Panel, front and back, and two side gores. This is one of the most useful and adaptable divisions of the circular skirt.

Fig 57

Side-gore skirt pattern, panel back and front and two side-gores, developed from a circular foundation skirt pattern.