I'm so excited to share this new 8-gore flouncy skirt PDF sewing pattern I have created for girls' sizes 1 to 12 years.
This skirt can be made from a light weight fabric for summer or from a medium weight fabric for winter.
This beginner friendly skirt features 8 panels (also known as gores) that flare at the bottom. These panels are attached together to give an overall twirly effect.
How much fabric do you need for this skirt?
You will need about 1 yard of fabric for sizes 1 to 4 and 1 1/4 yards of fabric for sizes 5 to 12. Please refer to the fabric requirement chart below.
And here is the download link for the free PDF sewing pattern:
Print the pages on A4-size papers. Make sure you have set page sizing to "Actual size" before you print the pattern.
Do not select the "Custom scale" option or the "Choose paper size by PDF page size" option.
You can measure the 1 inch x 1 inch square in the pattern page to check whether the page has printed correctly.
Pattern Assembly:
This is how you will assemble the pattern.
Seam and Hem Allowances:
Seam and hem allowances are included in the pattern.
Front and back center gores: 3/8 inch for the top seam and the side seams, and 3/4 inch for the hemline.
waistband: 0.25 inch for the top fold, 1/2 inch for the side seams, and 3/8 inch for the bottom seam.
Pattern pieces:
Front center gores:
Front side gores:
Repeat the same for the back.
Step 1:
Serge the raw edges of the sides of each panel before joining them together.
Step 2:
Join the center gores with a 3/8 inch seam allowance.
Step 3:
Join the side gores to the right and left of the already joined center gores from step 1, with a 3/8-inch seam allowance.
Open the seams and press them flat like so.
Step 5:
Hem the skirt.
Fold the hemline down 1/4 inch. Press. And fold again 1/2 inch. Press. Then sew close to the folded edge (about 1/8 inch). If you prefer, sew another row of stiches close to the hemline as well. This will give a beautiful finish to the hemline.
Step 6:
Join the waist band to the skirt.
Fold the top edge of the waistband down 1/4 inch.
Join the sides of the waist band with a 1/2 inch seam allowance and match the lower edge of this side seam with either the right or left side seam of the skirt. Pin them together. And then proceed to pin the lower edge of the waist band with the top edge (waistline) of the skirt. Join these with a 3/8 inch seam allowance.
Fold down the waist band in half to cover the waistline seam you have just sewn. Then sew close to the folded edge (about 1/8 inch) leaving a gap of 2 inches to insert the elastic.
Step 7:
Insert the elastic into casing.
Take an elastic that has a length of 1 inch less than your kids waist circumference and has a width of 1 1/2 inches. Attach a safety pin on one side.
Insert the safety pin edge of the elastic into the casing through the 2 inch opening.
Overlap the ends of the elastic by 0.5 inch and place a few stitches over the overlap to secure the ends of the elastic. Sew the opening closed.
Done! Now you have it--the 8-gore flouncy skirt for your little angel!
Do check out these free PDF sewing patterns, if you are interested:
Kids' A-line Skirt---Size 1 to 12 Years
Kids' A-line Dress---Sizes 6 to 12 Years
Happy Sewing!
---Flora
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