SWAP Pattern Roundup- 6 Gore Skirt

My return to sewing for myself started back in 2013, when I went to Catherine's (plus size clothing store) with a coupon they had sent me, hoping to find a dress or skirt to wear to my son's graduation.  There was really nothing there for me to buy- there was one skirt in my size, and it was orange and mermaidy.  The dresses were all sleeveless and oddly embellished.

So I came home downtrodden, but resolved to make something to wear.  I found a gored skirt tutorial on Rhonda Buss' blog.  It worked fabulously! I have made 4 different versions- wovens, knits, with and without pockets, attached waistbands and zippers.

My SWAP version was a simple elastic waist, pocketless version out of black cotton jersey knit.  I had originally intended to add beading at the hem, Alabama Chanin style.  Time constraints and hand pain led me to just leave the skirt plain for now.  I might add the beading later.  For now I am enjoying wearing it with summer tops for a secret pajama-like effect. (I'm not wearing the tights this summer!)