Straight SkirtStraight (Rectangular) Skirt:

A straight skirt looks like a rectangle and hang straight from hip line to hem line.

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A-Line SkirtA-Line Skirt:

A-line skirt looks somewhat like a triangle. The skirt will fall from the hip and flare out at the hemline and gradually increasing the hem line.

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Pegged SkirtPegged Skirt:

The pegged skirt sometimes looks like a inverted triangle. The skirt fall inward form the hip line. The silhouette may be achieved by increasing waist and hip fullness or by tapering form hip to the hem.

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Bell-Shaped SkirtBell-Shaped Skirt:

The skirt is similar to the shape of a bell. The skirt clings to the hip of the body curve and then below the hip breaks into fluid movement.

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Flared SkirtFlared Skirt:

Flared skirts are wider at the bottom or at the ends of the legs than at the top. A type of skirt that fits a woman at her waist and flares outward in a tulip shape or A-line at the hem.

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Gathered SkirtGathered Skirt :

A garments hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women which is a full skirt with a gathered waistband is called gathered skirt.

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Gored SkirtGored Skirt :

A gore is a skirt panel that tapers towards the waist line. The gored skirt is a popular skirt style that offers a flattering shape and gives ease of movement to the wearer.

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Wrap SkirtWrap Skirt :

These skirts are rectangular pieces of fabrics with self fabric ties, which you could ‘wrap around’ your waist. These could be knee length or ankle length. The amount of overlap can also be adjusted to either show off a leg partly or totally covered. After wrapping the skirt, the shape could be straight or A-line. Wrap skirts are suitable for all body types as the shape is very forgiving.

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Skirt with yokeSkirt With Yoke :

A skirt with a yoke at the waist looks great and fits well. You can use the skirt portion of your basic block pattern to draft any kind of skirt. But the pattern has darts at the waist, and you may want a look that's a bit more sleek and smooth. Adding a yoke to the waist allows you to move the dart to the yoke seam, giving a smooth waistline and a decorative touch at the same time.

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Tiers SkirtTiers Skirt :

Tiered design are those featuring rows or layers of fabric attached to each other or separated and attached to a frame underneath .Tiers may be of graduated or at even lengths .The width of each tier may vary.

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Pleats SkirtPleats Skirt :

A pleat is a fold in the fabric that releases fullness. Pleats are used to increase stride room or as a design featuring groups of pleats on skirts. They may be grouped together with even and uneven spacing.

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Godets SkirtGodets Skirt :

Godets are generally triangular shaped wedges of fabric placed between seams or into slits or used as a re-placement for cutout sections. Godets provide additional stride room or may be added as a design feature. They are created singularly or in a series around the skirts. They may be extending evenly to the hemline or be graduated in length.

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Peplum SkirtPeplum Skirt :

Short flounace or over skirt attachted to a snugly fitting waistline.

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Full Circle SkirtFull Circle Skirt :

These skirts flatter a tall figure, and conceal body flaws like heavy thighs and legs which is mainly looks like a full circle shape.

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Uneven Hemline SkirtUneven Hemline Skirt: A number of variations can be achieved by curving or pointing the outer circle and by placing the inner circle off-center.

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Circle SkirtCircle Skirt: 3 plus half circles reaching from hip to ankle. Maybe sewn as separate front and back panels or as one very full skirt.

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Cascades SkirtCascades Skirt:Full wrap skirt with graduated hem, and attractive cascades along the hemline. Aimed at a beginner level this skirt is perfect for every day wear, but also dramatic enough for a special occasion. Pattern includes three different waistband options (button up, front tie and back tie), and instructions for optional lining for sheer fabrics.

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