Six-Gore Godet Skirt
Introducing a graceful women's skirt pattern featuring a six-gore construction that elegantly flares into a godet-like hem, offering sophisticated movement and drape.
When To Wear
This skirt offers a versatile blend of elegance and comfort, making it suitable for:
- Professional & Office Attire: Paired with a blouse or blazer for a polished work look.
- Cocktail & Special Occasions: Its flowing silhouette and sophisticated drape are perfect for semi-formal events.
- Everyday Chic: a comfortable yet stylish choice for elevated casual wear or smart day events.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a-line, gently fitted at the waist and hips, flaring into a full, flowing hem through its gored construction.
Waist: a defined waistband provides a neat, comfortable fit at the natural waist.
Length: Midi length, typically falling below the knee for an elegant silhouette.
Closure: a concealed side zipper for a smooth finish, secured with a single button on the waistband.
Hem: The wide, fluid hemline, created by the gored panels, offers beautiful movement and drape.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves precise seam matching for the gored panels, accurate zipper installation, and waistband construction with a buttonhole.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose soft, easily draped fabrics to enhance the skirt's flowing silhouette:
- Light to medium-weight fabrics with excellent drape
- Natural fibers such as rayon, Tencel, or silk blends
- Blended fibers like poly-crepe or georgette
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing for the waistband
- 1 zipper
- 1 button
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Center - 2 qty
- Side - 4 qty
- Waistband – 1 qty
- From fusible interfacing:
- Waistband – 1 qty
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse the waistband with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch the princess seams on the front skirt half and back skirt half, serge and press them towards the center.
- Stitch the right side seam. Serge the seam and press open. Stitch the left side seam up to the zipper mark. Serge and press open the seam allowances. Insert the zipper.
- Attach the waistband to the upper edge of the skirt. Finish the ends of the waistband, trim the seam allowances at the corners, and turn out. Fold under the inner edge of the waistband and topstitch into the attaching seam. Press the waistband.
- Serge the hem allowance, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
- Mark and overlock the buttonhole. Sew on the button.
