Showing posts with label Skirts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Skirts. Show all posts

Friday, February 27, 2026

Loes Hinse Gore Skirt Revisited


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.