Eight-Gore Skirt Flared from the Knee
Presenting a women's sewing pattern for a sophisticated eight-gore skirt, gracefully fitted through the hip and dramatically flared from the knee to create a fluid, elegant silhouette.
When To Wear
This versatile skirt is suitable for various occasions, offering both elegance and comfort:
- Professional Settings: Its tailored silhouette makes it perfect for office wear or business meetings.
- Formal & Evening Events: Easily dressed up with a blouse and accessories for dinners, parties, or special gatherings.
- Sophisticated Everyday Wear: Provides an elegant and comfortable option for daily outings and elevated casual looks.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the waist and hips, transitioning into a full, graceful flare from the knee down.
Construction: Features an eight-gore construction, with vertical seams defining the contoured fit and creating the flowing flare.
Waist: A contoured waistband ensures a smooth and comfortable fit at the natural waist.
Closure: Concealed side zipper closure, finished with a single button at the waistband for a secure fit.
Length: Midi length, falling below the knee for a classic and elegant profile.
Hem: A wide, flowing hem creates dynamic movement and is finished with a neat 2 cm hem allowance.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires familiarity with sewing curved seams, inserting a concealed zipper, and constructing a waistband with a button closure.
Fabric Recommendations
For optimal drape and comfort, select soft, flowing fabrics:
- Soft, easily draping fabrics
- Natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 zipper
- 1 button
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- Center panel - 4 QTY
- Side panel - 4 QTY
- Waistband – 1 QTY
- FROM FUSIBLE INTERFACING:
- Waistband – 1 QTY
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse the waistband with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch the center FRONT PANEL and BACK PANEL pieces. Overlock the seams and press them to the left. Stitch the relief 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 overlock the buttonhole. Sew on the button.
