Gored - Made to Measure

A one day project from Baby Lock Australia REQUIREMENTS • 2.5m to 3m -one or two way will work -The skinny mini’s may have some fabric left for a top also • 20mm non roll elastic or similar to fit waist • 4x overlocker to match or blend with fabric -This will be used for both Overlocking and cover hemming • Clear foot or Flat Sole Foot to suit machine • 1m Tracing Fabric • METHOD • Long ruler and biro • Take the measurements required and write them in the appropriate place on the drafting DRAFTING Largest Circumference Measurement = A scale SCALE • Trace out the rectangles and triangles on the A = ______cm Tracing Fabric to the size determined by your A ÷ B = ______cm measurements Round this UP to nearest • From your stretch fabric, out the required whole number (C) numbers of rectangles and triangles C = ______determined ‘C’ is the number of • Gored panels and godets Set your Baby Lock Overlocker up for a four you will require to cut and thread stitch and clip on your clear or flat sole includes 6mm foot allowances. • Stitch a triangle to the long side of each

rectangle • Stitch each of the sets together, ensuring both the and waistline are lined up • Attach the required length of elastic to the waistline using a four thread Overlocking stitch • Turn the elastic over and in Skirt Skirt Length to Waist, 5cmplus ______cm- place • Set the Overlocker up for a wide Coverstitch and Coverstitch the elastic down GORED • PANEL GODET Turn up the and Coverstitch it to the required length B = 20cm 20cm Skirt Skirt Length to just above Knee, 5cmplus _____cm -