Ten-Gore Skirt Flared from the Hip
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a graceful ten-gore skirt, designed to flare elegantly from the hip, creating a beautiful silhouette.
When To Wear
This versatile skirt is ideal for a range of settings, offering both comfort and style, making it a perfect choice for:
- Everyday & Casual Wear: Easily dressed down for comfortable daily wear with a chic touch.
- Work & Office: a polished yet comfortable option for professional environments.
- Special Occasions: Can be styled up for semi-formal events or gatherings, showcasing its elegant drape.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Flared a-line silhouette, constructed from ten individual gore panels that create a full and flowing hemline.
Waist: Structured waistband for a defined and comfortable fit at the natural waist.
Closure: Side zipper closure, finished with a button and buttonhole fastening at the waistband.
Construction: Ten-gore panel construction ensures a smooth fit through the hip before gracefully flaring out, adding movement and volume.
Length: Pattern accommodates versatile length options, suitable for both shorter and longer skirt variations.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires precise panel matching, accurate zipper insertion, and confident waistband application with a buttonhole.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose soft, easily draping fabrics from natural or blended fibers that enhance the skirt's flowing silhouette:
- Soft, easily draping fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 zipper
- 1 button
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Skirt - 10 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 halves and back skirt halves, 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 finished waistband.
- Serge the hem allowance, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Mark and serge the buttonhole. Sew on the button.
