It has been at the very least ten years since I last sewed this skirt. I'm not even certain the pattern is sold any more - I couldn't easily find a website for Loes Hinse any longer. But I still own several of her patterns. This is Loes Hinse Gore Skirt which comes in several variations, with or without godets. I chose to do the four godet skirt and have tried to give a close up of the inserts, but it's difficult with black on black.
I made it in a stable knit, lighter weight than a ponte. This skirt is beautifully drafted. The godets go in like a dream. I stitched on my machine first and then serged the edges. Everything fits like a puzzle. The top of the skirt is done with 1" elastic. I had to take about five inches off the length of the pattern as I'm only 5'2" and it was way too long otherwise. I made it up in medium and am thrilled with the result. It's not so easy finding quality skirts these days and I'm much more comfortable in a skirt than pants. I'll be making it in a lighter weight for the summer.
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