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What fabric would you love for a six gore skirt?
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2198	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/8/12 9:53 PM I want to make a basic black six gore skirt that has some drape and movement. I learned so much about great fabric selection from the knit sew along Lynn Rowe hosted a while back and can now confidently order good fabric on line for a knit top on line. I feel clueless though about what to order for such a skirt without being able to hold the fabric to see how it feels and how it drapes. Does anyone have fabric suggestions? ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2198	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/8/12 9:58 PM Silk Georgette Here's one I'm considering (I know it's not black but it seems pretty and the price is right). Would this work? ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
a7yrstitch   Intermediate TX USA Member since 4/1/08 Posts: 4390	Login to reply to this post In reply to marymary86 << 2 members like this. Date: 7/8/12 9:58 PM If we had a winter here, I'd love it in wool crepe. ------ I have no idea what Apple thought I was saying so be a Peach and credit anything bizarre to auto correct.
Sewliz   CO USA Member since 6/22/04 Posts: 4115	Login to reply to this post In reply to marymary86 << 1 member likes this. Date: 7/8/12 10:17 PM Matte jersey. JoAnn actually carries a nice black matte jersey that they call Super matte. Good drape that creates swing in the skirt yet enough substance to look smooth and not show bumps and lumps. And it's easy to sew, easy to wash and never wrinkles. ------ Liz thefittinglife.blogspot.com
stirwatersblue Intermediate KS USA Member since 12/13/08 Posts: 2471	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/8/12 11:32 PM I'd love it in rayon! A nice woven, like challis. ------ ~Gem in the prairie
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2198	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sewliz << Like this post Date: 7/9/12 11:21 AM oh my gosh - I love you! I need a "staple" basic black knit so badly and didn't even know such a thing existed. I had no idea that a basic would be carried season after season. Adding easy to sew? <> Thank you! I appreciate the other suggestions too. They'll be great when I get good enough to expand into other fabrics. Right now I'm trying to develop a few TNT's and learn to sew them well. ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
JKimes   Expert/Couture TX USA Member since 11/4/05 Posts: 387	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 7/9/12 3:22 PM I did one for a client years ago in a Rayon/Poly/Lycra twill. It had a great drape, comfortable to wear and was machine washable. Last I checked it was still her "go-to" skirt. Juliette ------ Juliette near Austin, TX Bernina 830LE Bernina 350PE Babylock Evolution ElnaPro 905DCX
gramma b Advanced USA Member since 7/25/08 Posts: 2271	Login to reply to this post In reply to stirwatersblue << Like this post Date: 7/9/12 4:21 PM Dittto challis, cool for summer, swingy and more casual than a silkie + no lining. It comes in more subtle prints/solids than the Loud fabrics out there. I made a couple for cooler-than-pants for summer with simple elastic waist--I never tuck in anything. S 4881 has some cute ruffles to add. They come out of the wash nicely, just hang to dry. Challis should be on closeouts now. Topstitch the 6 gore seams for a nice effect. -- Edited on 7/9/12 4:34 PM --
pjrsews   Intermediate KS USA Member since 8/24/03 Posts: 32	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/9/12 4:58 PM I recently finished a 5 gore skirt in Brussels washer linen. I have used it before and really like it alot!
LynnRowe   Advanced BC CANADA Member since 3/9/09 Posts: 6765	Login to reply to this post In reply to marymary86 << Like this post Date: 7/9/12 7:07 PM I would also go for Matt jersey...but in silk. Cool for summer, warm for winter, easy to sew. Needs hand washing, but if you use the no-rinse hand washing liquid made for silk (never ever use Woolite on silks) it's quick and easy. ------ I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock! Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you.

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