Long Trumpet Skirt

Name: Long Trumpet Skirt
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5028
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5028

A long women's skirt in eight gores that flare towards the hem, with a centre back zip and an interfaced straight waistband fastened with a button. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: light to medium woven fabrics with drape and some body: fine wool, wool crepe, viscose blends, crepe.

Tech. Description

Long Trumpet Skirt

A long women's skirt in eight gores that flare towards the hem, with a centre back zip and an interfaced straight waistband fastened with a button.

When To Wear

In spring and autumn with a fitted blouse, a short jacket or a fine knit top.
For office and daytime wear with low heels or ankle boots.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close-fitting over the hips, flaring from mid-thigh to the hem in a trumpet shape.

Length: Long, below the knee.

Front: Two front gores joined by a centre front seam, and two front side gores.

Back: Two back gores joined by a centre back seam, and two back side gores.

Closure: Concealed zip in the upper part of the centre back seam, with the teeth hidden; button and buttonhole on the waistband, with an extension for the closure.

Waist: Straight waistband, interfaced, folded lengthwise; the inner half is slipstitched over the attachment seam.

Finishing: Plain hem.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Eight long flared seams to match, a concealed zip, a waistband with a closure extension.

Fabric Recommendations

Light to medium woven fabrics with drape and some body: fine wool, wool crepe, viscose blends, crepe.

Additional Supplies

Zip for the centre back
1 button
Fusible interfacing (waistband)

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
Back Gore – 2 pieces
Back Side Gore – 2 pieces
Front Gore – 2 pieces
Front Side Gore – 2 pieces
Waistband – 1 piece
From fusible interfacing:
Waistband – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Sew the center front seam (joining the Front Gores) and the center back seam (joining the Back Gores), leaving an opening for the zipper in the back seam. Sew the panel seams (Front Gore to Front Side Gore, Back Gore to Back Side Gore) and the side seams.
Insert the zipper so that the teeth are not visible.
Fold the Waistband in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch the ends and the closure extension; turn right side out. Attach the Waistband to the upper edge of the skirt, turn under the inner half of the Waistband, and slipstitch it over the attachment seam. Make a buttonhole and sew on the button.
Hem the bottom of the skirt.