Any ideas as to how I would go about making a pencil skirt...?

Question

I have a straight skirt pattern. What adjustments would I have to make to it in order for it to be a pencil skirt?

How many inches would I need to taper it at the hem?

Answer 1

You would need to add hip darts and then taper it toward the bottom.
http://www.whatthecraft.net/tuts/darts.htm
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