https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/gored-trumpet-skirt • Posted by Ms. Nikell
For this tutorial, you will be drafting your own pattern as well as creating your gored trumpet skirt. On the one that I did, I cut the bottom too short and I had to sew it back on. So, please excuse the seam running along the bottom. I thought this was going to be alot harder but it was actually quite simple. I can't wait to see your different versions of this!!! So let's get to it!!!!
For this tutorial, you will be drafting your own pattern as well as creating your gored trumpet skirt. On the one that I did, I cut the bottom too short and I had to sew it back on. So, please excuse the seam running along the bottom. I thought this was going to be alot harder but it was actually quite simple. I can't wait to see your different versions of this!!! So let's get to it!!!!
Let's draft the pattern. For this step you can use a paper grocery bag that has been opened up flat. I used a large gift box. It's sturdy and I was able to use it to trace the shape of the skirt better. -First, you will need your waist measurement. Divide that number by 6. This is the top line.
-Next, you will need your hip measurement. When measuring your hip, be sure to measure the widest part of your hips. -Approx. 8" down from the top line draw another straight line across. The length of this line should be your hip measurement divided by 6 plus 1/4 inch.
Using a measuring stick, draw a diagonal line connecting the two points together. Do the same for the other side and draw in the bottom line as illustrated.
-Measure 1/4 from the top center of the pattern and mark with a dot. Use this mark to draw a curve in the top of the pattern. This is you waist curve.
Your pattern should look like this.
Using your pattern cut out 6 pieces.
-Once you've got them cut out you need to determine where you want the skirt to start flaring out. I wanted mine to start about 6 inches from the hem. -After you know where you want your skirt to flare out, measure it and cut out 6 triangles equal to the length of you flare point. For example, I wanted my skirt to flare 6 inches from the hem so, my triangles are 6 inches on each side. Set aside for now.
-Sew each panel together. DO NOT sew them all the way down. Stop when you get to the flare point on your skirt. (I stopped 6 inches from the bottom since my flare started 6 inches from the bottom.
-Once you've got all of your panels sewn together, you can go ahead and sew in your triangles. It should look something like the picture at the left. -Connect the last panel to the first panel so that your skirt is complete.
-For the waist band you will need a strip of material that is the size of your waist plus 1 1/2 inch. It should be 2 1/2 inches wide. -Fold the edges 1/4" in and press. Fold the strip in half so that it is 3/4 inches wide and press. Open it up. Pin and sew it wrong side up all the way around the inside of the skirt (1/4" seam allowance). Fold the strip down and do the same on the outside. - Add elastic to the waist, Hem the bottom and you're done