Hi I would realy like to make a handkerchef skirt but haven’t been able to find a pattern. Anyone have any suggestions- or guidelines for making my own pattern?
Thanks
Hi I would realy like to make a handkerchef skirt but haven’t been able to find a pattern. Anyone have any suggestions- or guidelines for making my own pattern?
Thanks
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You need a pattern with multiple seams from waist to hem. You could cut a straight skirt pattern to get that and then you add the "handkerchief " part into the lower seams. It really is quite straightforward.
Handkerchief skirt pattern
Long ago, we made these skirts by sewing four handkerchiefs together into a big square, leaving one seam unstitched for about 10" from the center for the zipper.
Then we proceeded as for a circle skirt, folding it into quarters and cutting an arc off the center point to form a waistline. The arc circumference is 1/4 of your waist measurement, plus two seam allowances. The arc is only about 3-4 inches from the center point.
Insert a zipper into the unfinished seam, add a waistband and hook & eye, and you have 4 beautifully draped, bias hem points--one in front, one in back, and one on each side.
If you want to test out this pattern, try using a large square pieces of old sheeting or even paper. When cutting the waistline, start with a smaller-than-you-expect cut and open it out to find the total length--you can always cut more, but you can't add it back on!
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