Pull on, eight gore bias cut swirl skirt with a scalloped hem. Reminiscent of the 1930's style, this skirt actually flatters today's figures. Think you can't wear a bias cut skirt? Think again! Instead of clinging to hips and thighs like other bias skirts, Griffith Park is designed to swirl gradually out from the waist rather than below the knees. With its' elastic waist, it is not only graceful but comfortable as well. Make it fun and flirty with the inseam ruffle option or downright elegant in a silky fluid fabric. This is a classic style that belongs in everybody's wardrobe. Options:
Add ruffles to the seams for extra detailing. Hem be choosing a variety
of methods. Consider using interfacing on fabrics that have a tendency
to stretch.
Fabric
Suggestions:
Medium tolight weight fabric that moves and drapes well and has a tight weave.
Not recommended for knits. Use soft cottons, challis, crepe, washed quilting
cottons, cotton flannel and assortments of rayon and poly blends. If using a
combination of fabrics, all fabrics need to be equal in weight and movement.
Notions:
Thread, 1" wide elastic.
Yardage
Requirements
| Fabric |
45"
- 60"
|
| Skirt - one
fabric |
5
1/4 yds
|
| Skirt - 2
fabrics |
2
1/2 yds ea color type
|
| Skirt - 4
fabrics |
1
1/2 yds ea color type
|
| Skirt - 8
fabrics |
3/4
yd ea color type
|
Finished
Garment Measurements
| Waist |
44"
before elastic
|
| Length |
approx
36"
|
| Skirt
Circumference |
160"
|