This flattering, easy-to-sew skirt is a great everyday piece that can be made in a variety of fabrics. Details include practical front pockets, smooth side panels that don’t add bulk, and an elastic back to eliminate zippers and buttons. The skirt can be dressed up or down depending on your fabric and styling choices. Once you make this skirt, you’ll realize that it’s the skirt you reach for day in and day out!
Digital Patterns
This style is provided as a digital pattern. It may be printed on both home printers (using either 8 1/2" x 11" or A4 paper) and at service bureaus that handle 36" wide sheets. When you complete your order, you will be provided with a unique code to instantly download the pattern. See our digital product policy for full details.
Description
This flattering, easy-to-sew skirt is a great everyday piece that can be made in a variety of fabrics. Details include practical front pockets, smooth side panels that don’t add bulk, and an elastic back to eliminate zippers and buttons. The skirt can be dressed up or down depending on your fabric and styling choices. Once you make this skirt, you’ll realize that it’s the skirt you reach for day in and day out!
Suggested Fabrics
Light- to medium-weight fabrics like quilting cotton, chambray shirting, poplin, broadcloth, lawn, linen, silk shantung, and wool flannel or suiting.
Notions
Coordinating thread, 1–1 1/2 yards of 1/2"-wide elastic, lightweight interfacing.
Fabric Guide
| size | XS (0-2) | S (4-6) | M (8-10) | L (12-14) | XL (16) |
| 44" Fabric | 1 3/4 yards | 1 3/4 yards | 1 3/4 yards | 2 1/4 yards | 2 1/4 yards |
| 58" Fabric | 1 3/4 yards | 1 3/4 yards | 1 3/4 yards | 1 3/4 yards | 1 3/4 yards |
Finished Measurements
| size | XS (0-2) | S (4-6) | M (8-10) | L (12-14) | XL (16) |
| Waist, Relaxed * | 28" | 30" | 32" | 34 1/2" | 37" |
| Waist, Extended | 38 1/2" | 40 1/2" | 42 1/2" | 45 1/2" | 48 1/2" |
| Length | 21" | 21 1/2" | 21 3/4" | 22 1/4" | 22 1/2" |
* Note that this skirt is designed to sit 1 1/2" below the natural waist, just above the hipbones. this measurement is flexible and can be adjusted with the elastic. if you prefer to wear the skirt at your natural waist, you might consider making one size smaller than your regular size. If you do this, check to be sure the extended waist will fit over your hips.