Ten-Gore Skirt Flared from the Hip

Name: Ten-Gore Skirt Flared from the Hip
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5926
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5926

A women's mid-calf skirt made of ten identical gores, five at the front and five at the back, close to the body through the hip and flaring below it. Straight interfaced waistband with a button, zip in the left side seam. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: soft, easily draping fabrics from natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Ten-Gore Skirt Flared from the Hip

When To Wear

For the office with a fitted blouse or a tucked-in knit top.
In spring and summer in light drapey fabrics, with flat sandals or low heels.
In autumn in a soft wool, with boots and a short jacket.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted at the waist and hip, with the flare starting below the hip and widening into a full, moving hem.

Length: Mid-calf.

Skirt: Ten gores, all cut from the same pattern piece; the panel seams are overlocked and pressed towards the centre.

Waist: Straight waistband, fully interfaced, with the ends stitched and turned and the inner edge stitched in the ditch of the attaching seam.

Closure: Zip in the left side seam, button and buttonhole on the waistband.

Finishing: Hem overlocked, turned up and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Long straight panel seams, a side zip and a straight waistband with one buttonhole; the only care needed is matching the notches on ten flared panels.

Fabric Recommendations

Soft, easily draping fabrics from natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (waistband)
1 zip
1 button

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:

Skirt – 10 pieces
Waistband – 1 piece

From fusible interfacing:

Waistband – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Fuse the waistband with fusible interfacing.
Stitch the panel seams joining the Skirt pieces on the front and back, 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. Stitch the ends of the waistband right sides together, trim the seam allowances at the corners and turn right side out. Fold under the inner edge of the waistband and topstitch into the attaching seam. Press the finished waistband.
Serge the hem allowance, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
Mark and stitch the buttonhole. Sew on the button.