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Cloth4Colin · 12-01-2005, 09:48 PM

I'm wanting to make a couple of skirts...I know that strippy skirts are pretty simple, but I thought I'd get some input from you super sewing mamas here. Here's my list o' questions:
-how many panels look best?
-what's a good width for the panels?
-I want to do drawstring waists, can someone give me the step-by-step on that? Pretty please?? Should I use the eyelet bracket thingys to give the holes some strength or is there another/simpler way? What should I use for cording?

Guess that about sums it up...yep, I've got lots of questions...I really just don't want to mess them up and waste fabric though, ykwim?

Thanks for any and all input, mamas!!

RocketScientist · 12-02-2005, 07:54 AM

I can't help you with the drawstring waist since I've never done one, but I love how my 10-paneled skirt came out (I think most do 6 or 8 panels). As for the width of a panel, it's a function of your hip size divided by the number of panels you're making, plus a seam allowance. I used a paper bag cut open to make my panel pattern.

tracey · 12-03-2005, 10:33 PM

there is a website that shows you how to make your own pattern based on your own measurements...http://patternsthatfityou.com/frskirtcl.htm

you can alter that depending on how many panels you want. i have made them with 6-8 panels and like them all. have fun!