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Eight-gore skirt

Eight flared gores. 5 pieces, drawn here for size 40.

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On the bodyFront and back
Front
Back
Pattern piecesWith seam allowance
FRONT CENTRE GOREFRONT SIDE GOREBACK CENTRE GOREBACK SIDE GOREWAISTBAND · 1×
Pieces5
  • Front centre gore2×, 34 by 69 cm
  • Front side gore2×, 34 by 70 cm
  • Back centre gore2×, 34 by 68 cm
  • Back side gore2×, 34 by 70 cm
  • Waistband1×, 82 by 8 cm
MeasurementsSize 40
  • Waist76.0 cm
  • Hip101.0 cm
  • Waist to hip21.0 cm
Block settingscm
  • Waist ease1.0
  • Hip ease4.0
  • Skirt length66.0
  • Hem width248.0
  • Waistband height3.0
Fit checkscm
  • Finished waist77.0
  • Finished hip105.0
  • Hem width248.0
  • Skirt length66.0
How to sew7 steps
  1. Cut and markCut every piece with the grain arrow parallel to the selvedge. Transfer the notches and the marks with tailor's chalk or a short snip into the seam allowance.
  2. InterfacingFuse interfacing to the collar, stand, cuffs, waistband, facings and front edges before sewing anything.
  3. GoresJoin the centre and side pieces of the front, then of the back, matching the notches. Press the seams open.
  4. Side seamsSew the side seams, leaving the left side (or the centre back) open for the zip. Neaten and press open.
  5. ZipInsert an invisible zip, the top stop just below the waistband seam.
  6. WaistbandSew the waistband right side to right side to the waist, fold it over, press and stitch in the ditch from the outside. Add a hook and bar or a button.
  7. HemPress up the hem allowance and catch it by hand or with a blind hem stitch.
Fabricsize 40
  • 110 cm wide3.0 m
  • 140 cm wide1.6 m
  • 150 cm wide2.4 m

Estimated from the pieces laid out with seam allowance, grain along the selvedge. Add more for matching checks or stripes. The editor shows the layout.