Thread: skirt w/chiffon gores--how to make?

trying to find a pattern on how to make a trumpet skirt w/chiffon gore inserts at the bottoms. does anyone know where i could buy that pattern or if not, how to make one?

Hi zfejzic,

Hopefully this thread will help.
I still haven't started mine yet. :-(

http://www.bhuz.com/forum/fitness-be...pet-skirt.html

Originally Posted by gothique

To make the half circles for your insets (if you want it from the knee down), measure from your knee to floor, add seamallowance.
Then draw your half circle pattern.
Fold the pattern in half, to find the center point on the long straight side, mark it.
This is the top of your godet that starts at the knee.

:-)

If you want it from the hip, measure from the hip down (instead of the knee), etc.

It is hard....I suggest you make a regular one without chiffon first - that's easier. Good luck! Can't wait to see the finished product.

Originally Posted by eshtabellydance

It is hard....I suggest you make a regular one without chiffon first - that's easier. Good luck! Can't wait to see the finished product.

blah, in the end i'll pay u to make it for me lol i need to get over to JoAnns and buy me some fabric for sooo many things..i'll see what i'm going to do hehe