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Posted on: 1/13/06 4:05 PM ET
This skirt grabbed my eye. However, it only runs up to a size 18, and I am a size 20 or even 22 in the hips.

This skirt has all the gores in the world. It would be madness for me to make this my first attempt at sizing a pattern up, wouldn't it?

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Posted on: 1/13/06 4:09 PM ET
I cannot answer your question, but I have some thoughts:
It's probably a good bet that many of the gores are the same pattern piece.
A little goes a long way with all those gores--just add a 1/8 in each seam allowance and you're really adding a ton of extra room.
My point is, it might not be so daunting a task after all.
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Posted on: 1/13/06 4:13 PM ET
That is a beautiful skirt!! I hope you can try it out. :)
  
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Posted on: 1/13/06 4:16 PM ET
I agree, if the gores are cut on the fold, just scootch the gore a hair away from the fold and you are all set. You know how much you have to add, with so many gores, you probably only have to add a teeny bit to each one.

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Posted on: 1/13/06 4:19 PM ET
Count me in! I think this would be super easy to grade up.
  
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Posted on: 1/13/06 4:21 PM ET
I don't think it would be that difficult. You may be able to accomplish this by sewng a narrower seam. It looks like the only pieces that would really need adjusting are the panels at the skirt bottom.

To calculate:

What's the difference between your hip measurement and the hip measurement for the largest size of the pattern?

Divide this by the number of seams involved. The number of seams is equal to the number of gores times 2. (I know this sounds elementary but I like to think through each step as I go).

The result is the extra amount needed at each seam, either by adding to the pieces or by sewing narrower seams.

Your may need to tweak the final skirt a bit to fine tune the fit. Accordingly, it might be worth waiting to cut out the lower panels and waist pieces until the size is to your liking.
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Posted on: 1/13/06 4:56 PM ET
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This skirt grabbed my eye. However, it only runs up to a size 18, and I am a size 20 or even 22 in the hips.



This skirt has all the gores in the world. It would be madness for me to make this my first attempt at sizing a pattern up, wouldn't it?



TIA, MIA.

Tailypo, I have just made a muslin of this skirt and it will be easy for you to make in the next size up.
I didn't check the pattern shape of all the pieces, but you do cut 4 of each pattern piece. You only need to add or subtract an either on or two peces on front and back, to get a bigger or smaller size. eg. the front has four of piece #1 together on the centre front. You could add a fifth here and iand on the back, to make a bigger size.

Also, you could sew with just 1/2" seams instead of 5/8" and that will probably give you the extra size without adding any extra pieces.

There are 20 gores, the side pattern piece is shaped slightly different to allow for the hip/waist curve. The skirt is drafted long..I left off the bottom band and folded out 6 cms and I feel it is still too long, but that is personal preference.

There is also an error in the pattern instructions, but it is easy to spot, just a matter of putting them altogether.

I labelled each piece and took photos of the pieces assembled, for future reference.
If you need to see them, PM me with your email addy and I will send to you. I haven't managed to get a review done yet.


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Posted on: 1/13/06 5:00 PM ET
Hey, thanks for the quick responses! I have decided to go for it.

Lori, this pattern just went out of print so if you like it, run to your local pattern store quick before it is gone!
  
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Posted on: 1/13/06 5:41 PM ET
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Great choice. I think it would be easy to add 1/8 inch to the seams and you would have an nice skirt that should fit you and look sexy on you. This is not a "matronly" skirt, but a flirty one!

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Posted on: 1/13/06 7:12 PM ET
Check out the waist area in the pattern photo...they didn't get that quite right so maybe you'll wonder about what's going on with yours. So here's the official "not your fault" and maybe a nice scarf or belt is in order. I'll bet you'll look good in and do well with this pattern!
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