How to make Pattern for Sari Petticoat, in English / Urdu

A petticoat is the main undergarment worn with a sari. Sari petticoats usually match the colour of the sari and are made of satin or cotton. A notable difference between the western petticoat and sari petticoat is that the sari petticoat is rarely shorter than ankle length.

Hip – measure around the widest part of the hips.

Usually hip line 7 or 8 inches below the waist line.

Full length

Width of the waist band

Line – A-F should fall on the fold

A-F = full length – waist band width 6 inches

Mark point D on A-F such that A-D=7 or 8 inches

Draw perpendicular from A, D and E

A-B=1/8 waist + ½ inch

A-C= ½ inch

D-E= 1/8 hip+ ½ inch

Join B-E and produce. This line meets the perpendicular drawn from F at H.

G-H= ½ inch

Shape B-C and F-H

Cut along C-B and F

Cut along the folding line C-F and separate the sheets.

Fold the material twice, making 4 layers. Place the paper draft on the cloth as shown in the figure and cut.