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Posted on: 12/30/06 1:32 AM ET
Hello:
I'm a bit of a newbie, and I'm probably trying to do something a bit over my head, but..
I'm trying to reconstruct a lovely 8 gored 'trumpet' skirt that I don't want to take a part to do so - because I love how it fits me! I was wondering, is there such a thing as a 'typical' construction for such a skirt, in the sense of pattern pieces? I'm wondering if I can save myself some tracing work (I am thinking to trace one 'gore' at a time via pinning the seams). I have a New Look pattern for a short 8 gored skirt, for example, and I notice it only has 3 pieces, 2 front, two back, and 4 to make both sides. Is it likely I have the same situation with my ready to wear skirt? Or, do I really need to trace the whole darn thing to be sure?
I've just no real life experience to tell me how much designs vary. I guess I'd think clothing manufactures would do the easiest thing and make as few pieces as possible? But maybe not...
thanks,
Cyndy
I'm a bit of a newbie, and I'm probably trying to do something a bit over my head, but..
I'm trying to reconstruct a lovely 8 gored 'trumpet' skirt that I don't want to take a part to do so - because I love how it fits me! I was wondering, is there such a thing as a 'typical' construction for such a skirt, in the sense of pattern pieces? I'm wondering if I can save myself some tracing work (I am thinking to trace one 'gore' at a time via pinning the seams). I have a New Look pattern for a short 8 gored skirt, for example, and I notice it only has 3 pieces, 2 front, two back, and 4 to make both sides. Is it likely I have the same situation with my ready to wear skirt? Or, do I really need to trace the whole darn thing to be sure?
I've just no real life experience to tell me how much designs vary. I guess I'd think clothing manufactures would do the easiest thing and make as few pieces as possible? But maybe not... thanks,
Cyndy
Posted on: 12/30/06 2:11 AM ET
Hi Cyndy,
Take a close look at your skirt -- measure the width of the pieces from seam to seam. Probably they are 8 identical pieces, which means you only need to trace just one!
Have fun,
Margaret
Take a close look at your skirt -- measure the width of the pieces from seam to seam. Probably they are 8 identical pieces, which means you only need to trace just one!
Have fun,
Margaret
Posted on: 12/30/06 10:22 AM ET
In reply to Sewphie
The Kwik Sew 8 gore skirt is one pattern piece cut out 8 times (4 times double)
Like Margaret says, just measure each gore to make sure, but they are probably the same.
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Like Margaret says, just measure each gore to make sure, but they are probably the same.
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Marji
Posted on: 12/30/06 5:23 PM ET
I'm presently making an 8-gore skirt from the Burda Plus magazine, and it has 8 pieces for the actual skirt, plus 8 little triangles to go in between them at the hem to make the flare. So, including the waist facings (front and back), 18 pieces in all.
If your RTW skirt has the little triangles, do away with them and choose a pattern with flared skirt pieces instead, it will be a lot less aggravating to sew.
Anything by Kwik Sew is bound to fairly easy to follow. They have the best instructions and are great for beginners.
If your RTW skirt has the little triangles, do away with them and choose a pattern with flared skirt pieces instead, it will be a lot less aggravating to sew.
Anything by Kwik Sew is bound to fairly easy to follow. They have the best instructions and are great for beginners.
Posted on: 12/30/06 5:28 PM ET
In reply to Marji
Quote: Marji
The Kwik Sew 8 gore skirt is one pattern piece cut out 8 times
The Kwik Sew 8 gore skirt is one pattern piece cut out 8 times
That's because it has an elastic waist. If the skirt to be copied is fitted and has a zip, all gores probably won't be the same.
I think it might be less work to find a similar pattern and fit that, instead of trying to accurately copy each gore from a skirt already made up.
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