Eight-Gore Skirt Flared from the Knee

Name: Eight-Gore Skirt Flared from the Knee
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5925
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5925

A mid-calf women's skirt cut in eight gores, close-fitting over the hips and flaring out from about knee level. Straight waistband with one button and a zip in the left side seam. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: soft fabrics that drape easily, in natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Eight-Gore Skirt Flared from the Knee

A mid-calf women's skirt cut in eight gores, close-fitting over the hips and flaring out from about knee level. Straight waistband with one button and a zip in the left side seam.

When To Wear

At the office with a tucked-in blouse or fine knit.
For dinners and celebrations with heeled shoes, where the flared hem moves as you walk.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted through the waist and hips, then flared from the knee down.

Length: Mid-calf.

Skirt: Eight gores: four centre panels (centre front and centre back seams) and four side panels joined by vertical panel seams that run from the waist to the hem.

Waist: Straight interfaced waistband fastened with one button and buttonhole.

Closure: Zip in the left side seam.

Finishing: Seams overlocked; 2 cm hem overlocked, turned up and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Long straight panel seams, a side zip and a straight waistband with one buttonhole; matching the notches across eight panels needs care.

Fabric Recommendations

Soft fabrics that drape easily, in natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (waistband)
1 zip
1 button

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:

Center - 4 pieces
Side - 4 pieces
Waistband – 1 piece

From fusible interfacing:

Waistband – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Fuse the waistband with fusible interfacing.
Stitch the center front and back pieces. Overlock the seams and press them to the left. Stitch the panel seams on the front skirt half and back skirt half, overlock and press them towards the center.
Stitch the right side seam. Overlock the seam and press it open. Stitch the left side seam up to the zipper mark. Overlock 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 into its finished shape.
Overlock the hem allowance, press it to the wrong side and topstitch.
Mark and make the buttonhole. Sew on the button.