This skirt is very
easy to make and would be an ideal beginners project, or
a quick sewing project for anyone it need of some
lightweight summer clothing.
The skirt has two layers, a longer
bottom layer showing a contrasting coloured fabric with
a shorter main fabric layer on the top, and is a knee
length skirt. The picture
above shows the skirt with a waist band, however I have
included brief instructions on how to make this skirt
with an elastic waist should you find it easier.
The skirt is slightly gathered at
the waist, and when finished give a lovely light and
airy skirt which would be great for wearing all summer
long. For an autumn skirt, substitute the light weight
fabrics for something a little heavier for that bit of
extra warmth.
The back of the skirt
with the waist band option also features a zip and a
fastening (hook and loop or button etc)
This
pattern will require some knowledge of sewing and an
understanding of what pattern symbols mean (if you not
sure please search on line for pattern symbols or refer
to a good sewing book).
Approximate amounts of fabric required:
1.5m
main fabric (light weight cotton, cotton blends, or
other light weight woven fabrics)
1.5m contrast fabric
light weight cotton, cotton blends, or other light
weight woven fabrics)
lightweight interfacing
(enough to fit the waist band)
1 zip
18cm long (normal or concealed)
A suitable fastening
(hook and loop, button, skirt/trouser bar etc)
Or, 1.7cm wide elastic if making
the skirt with an elasticated waist, enough to fit your
waist measurement.
Please read the instructions for further information on
fabric requirements etc.
THIS IS
NOT A PRINTED PAPER PATTERN:
The
patterns included are size 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and
24. These are FULL SIZE patterns
(this is an all in one/multisized pattern so you can adjust
the pattern should you be an inbetween size, and cut the
size you need), so there is no need to worry about
enlarging or scaling up the patterns, all you have to do is
print them off on A4 paper and assemble the pieces (full
printing instructions are included) and cut out the size you
need.
For sizing information please see: Size Charts
Full
photographic instructions are included. Each step by step
photo is in colour and easy to follow.
The digital format of the patterns is
readable on all computers, you will need to have pdf reading
software installed on your PC to view the files. There are
many free packages available, a popular one can be found on
www.adobe.com,
although you may wish to find one which suits you, Microsoft
also offer free pdf reading software.
NB: The above images represents
the same pattern in different colours. This is a single
pattern not a multiple option pattern.
