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sewing, tutorial, Uncategorized, women · August 9, 2014

Chiffon Gathered Skirt Pattern Re-Mix Tutorial

If you caught the basic gathered skirt pattern re-mix, this is almost the same, but with a chiffon twist!

Chiffon Gathered Skirt Pattern Re-Mix - Delia Creates

Chiffon Gathered Skirt Pattern Re-Mix - Delia Creates

The process is very similar but there are differences and adjustments you have to make to suit the chiffon.

Chiffon Gathered Skirt Pattern Re-Mix - Delia Creates

Read through the instructions for the basic gathered skirt HERE, and then go through the differences below.

Chiffon Gathered Skirt Pattern Re-Mix - Delia Creates

1. The chiffon fabric is your main fabric and looks better the more gathered it is. Multiply your waist measurement by four or more, instead of two, to decide how wide you cut your skirt. Chiffon doesn’t really have a significant grain difference. If  you are a size 10 or above, instead of cutting the skirt pieces selvage to selvage, consider cutting the yardage to  the skirt width you need. Most chiffon comes 60″wide. You can cut your chiffon into two, width wise, to get your two skirt pieces; since your skirt pieces need only be 26″ in length.

(You’ll notice that my zipper doesn’t match that well. I had to just find a close match. If you have to do the same, don’t fret. The chiffon is so gathered, that all but the zipper pull will be disguised)

2. Your lining needs to be a nicer quality polyester/silk/crepe fabric that matches or coordinates with your chiffon.

3. Instead of using the chiffon, your waistband is made from your lining fabric.

4. Since chiffon is polyester, instead of trying to finish raw seams, simply singe raw edges with a flame. I also used pinking shears to reduce bulk at the waistband seam before singe-ing, but that is optional.

Chiffon Gathered Skirt Pattern Re-Mix - Delia Creates

5. Attach your waistband pieces, zipper, and lining in the same way as the basic gathered skirt. Top stitch the waistband’s top edge.

Chiffon Gathered Skirt Pattern Re-Mix - Delia Creates

6. Hem the lining in the same way as the basic gathered skirt. For the chiffon main skirt make the hem narrower to about 1/8- 1/4″. This makes for a longer skirt, but allows for a little peek-a-boo design feature at the hem of your skirt as well.

7. One other tip that I did not implement, but will probably add now after pictures, is top stitching at the bottom of the waistband. The satin fabric visibly twists and wrinkles at the waistband, unlike my cotton skirt. I believe that top stitching the bottom of the waistband would help remedy that.

That’s it!

Chiffon Gathered Skirt Pattern Re-Mix - Delia Creates Chiffon Gathered Skirt Pattern Re-Mix - Delia Creates

I’m anxious to make this in a maxi length. Don’t you think that would be super elegant?

Chiffon Gathered Skirt Pattern Re-Mix - Delia Creates Chiffon Gathered Skirt Pattern Re-Mix - Delia CreatesThe more skirts I make, the more I want to make! It’s addictive! 😉

Chiffon Gathered Skirt Pattern Re-Mix - Delia CreatesChiffon Gathered Skirt Pattern Re-Mix - Delia CreatesSources: Chiffon and Satin fabric is from Jo-Ann’s Casa Collection in  “Mineral” || Blouse is thrifted || Shoes from Head Over Heels

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  1. Nancy says

    August 9, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    Ooh, the chiffon skirt is so feminine and flattering and that color is gorgeous. Would love to try this in a Kelly green chiffon. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  2. Lynette says

    August 9, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    That one looks so gorgeous! You look fabulous! I love it probably because it reminds me of Belle’s dress in Beauty in the Beast, but much more practical. 🙂 Thanks for sharing all these great ideas with us this week!

    Reply
  3. Ashley says

    August 9, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    So what you’re saying is, the pleated pencil skirt is really, like 5 or 10 patterns? 😉 I LOVE IT!

    Reply
  4. Annika says

    August 9, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    I had chiffon on my mind for another dress for some time and this just set it. This is stunning. And you are soo beautiful…

    Reply
  5. Honora says

    August 9, 2014 at 9:34 PM

    This is so beautiful!

    Reply
  6. kristin says

    August 9, 2014 at 11:50 PM

    ohhhh it’s super gorgeous! love that color on you, it looks so fun to wear too! just lovely.

    Reply
  7. Charity says

    August 10, 2014 at 7:30 PM

    I love the way chiffon looks! Sewing with it… not so much. I so want to see this sewn up in a floor-length version!

    Reply
  8. Grace says

    August 11, 2014 at 6:54 AM

    Love this version… A must make for me. And your shoes are so gorgeous. May I ask where they are from?

    Reply
  9. Stacey says

    August 12, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    Simple yet so beautiful. Mustard might just be my favorite color ever and I love the skirt in the chiffon. Lovely!

    Reply
  10. Lindsay says

    November 3, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Could you make this a back zip?

    Reply
    • Delia says

      November 4, 2015 at 2:08 PM

      Oh totally! If you use the pattern, you’ll have to cut the waistband in half and add a half inch to each side for seam allowance, then adjust the skirt seams accordingly. It’s an easy adjustment though!

      Reply

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