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Syncletica
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Posted: June 27 2012 at 1:05pm | IP Logged Quote Syncletica
I'm looking for a pattern or patterns for modest yet flattering skirts for my daughters. Not frumpy. We've been searching for awhile, but I can't seem to find what we'd like. Something similar to a maxi skirt would be nice..something that's flowy but not too overly gathered...needing about sizes ranging from 7-14.
I'm not looking for prairie skirts -- they take too much time and they're fairly easy to find.
Does anyone know of any such patterns?

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Posted: June 27 2012 at 1:43pm | IP Logged Quote claireg
I love this pattern from Oliver + S. It's free, simple to make, and you can choose the length that you like.
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Posted: June 27 2012 at 2:26pm | IP Logged Quote Aagot
Our library had the book Sew What Skirts. It has some cute and simple ones.
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Posted: June 27 2012 at 2:56pm | IP Logged Quote WithAllMyHeart
I have a pattern from 2002 for a wardrobe including a great a-line maxi skirt that was super-quick and easy to make. It uses double-fold bias tape (instead of facing) to finish the waistline and as a tie closure (with a side zipper). No gathers or ruffles or elastic. Just two pattern pieces for the skirt.

Yes, you have to buy a zipper and bias tape (unless you know how to make bias tape?), but since there are only two pattern pieces and no gathers, it takes very little fabric (for a maxi skirt).

I'm still wearing the skirt I made from it ten years later- it's very flattering. Fitted and smooth at the waist and flows nicely over the hips without adding any bulk.

If you're interested, I will go dig around in my garage and find it for you. (I would even be happy to make a copy of it and mail it to you if you can't find a new version.)

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Posted: June 27 2012 at 4:26pm | IP Logged Quote JodieLyn
You can also look online for directions in making gored skirts. They're pretty simple to make without a pattern.

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Posted: June 28 2012 at 8:56am | IP Logged Quote Syncletica
Thanks, ladies!

(pm'd you, Jennifer...)

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Posted: June 28 2012 at 11:10pm | IP Logged Quote KC in TX
Circle skirts are pretty and very easy.

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