Bias-Cut Two-Gore Flared Skirt
Introducing a flattering bias-cut skirt sewing pattern, designed with four panels that gracefully flare from the waist, offering exceptional drape and fluid movement.
When To Wear
This skirt is designed for versatile wear, making it an ideal choice for:
- Everyday Elegance: Its comfortable fit and flowing silhouette make it perfect for polished daily wear.
- Office & Professional Settings: Paired with a fitted top or blazer, it creates a refined and sophisticated work ensemble.
- Casual Chic: Easily dressed down with a simple t-shirt and flats for a stylish yet relaxed look.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A-line shape, cut on the bias, with four panels that create a generous flare and beautiful drape.
Waist: Features a tailored waistband designed for a defined and comfortable fit at the natural waist.
Closure: A practical zipper closure is positioned in the center back seam, secured at the waistband with a button and buttonhole.
Length: A midi-to-maxi length that enhances the flowing nature of the bias-cut fabric.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires accurate cutting on the bias, precise multi-panel construction, neat zipper insertion, and careful waistband finishing with a buttonhole.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose fabrics with good drape and body to enhance the skirt's fluid silhouette:
- Natural or blended fabrics
- Crepe satin
Additional Supplies
- 1 zipper
- 1 button
- Fusible interfacing for the waistband
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- Skirt panel - 4 QTY
- Waistband - 1 QTY
- From FUSIBLE INTERFACING: waistband.
Sewing Instructions
- Reinforce the waistband with FUSIBLE INTERFACING (Heat-activated interfacings are pressed onto the wrong side of the piece with a hot iron).
- Stitch the back center seam below the slit mark. Stitch the front center seam and side seams. Press SEAM ALLOWANCES open, press SEAM ALLOWANCES along the slit edges to the wrong side.
- Baste the ZIPPER to the slit SEAM ALLOWANCES in the middle of the back panel, stitch from the right side at a distance of 0.5 cm.
- Pin the waistband right sides together to the upper edge of the skirt, stitch. Press the SEAM ALLOWANCES of the attachment seam towards the waistband. Fold the waistband right sides together in half widthwise, stitch the ends. Turn the waistband right side out, turn under the inner edge of the waistband and pin so that the inner edge overlaps the attachment seam by approximately 2 mm. Topstitch the inner edge from the right side into the waistband attachment seam.
- Work a buttonhole on the left end of the waistband, sew a button on the right.
- Turn the SEAM ALLOWANCES for the skirt hem to the wrong side, turn under, topstitch at a distance of 0.5 cm from the edge.
