The Universal Skirt Sewing Pattern, The Avid Seamstress
The Universal Skirt is your go-to skirt for every season, occasion, and outfit. With two distinctive versions to choose from, this pattern offers endless styling possibilities. Read more
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Description
Description
The Universal Skirt is your go-to skirt for every season, occasion, and outfit. With two distinctive versions to choose from, this pattern offers endless styling possibilities.
Panel Skirt: A flattering high-waisted silhouette with deep pleats and a clean faced waistline. Add an optional contrast hem panel for a bold twist. Make it lined or unlined, and finish with a concealed zip at the back.
Puffball Skirt: All the elegance of the panel version, but fully lined for volume and shape. The deep pleats and structured finish give it a sculptural edge – perfect for dressing up or making a statement.
Suggested Fabrics:
Lightweight to heavyweight woven fabrics such as cotton, linen, viscose, wool, chambray, needlecord.
Fabric Requirements: Please refer to the images for fabric requirements.
You will also need:
- Thread • 23cm / 9“
- Concealed Zip • 0.5m
- Lightweight Fusible Interfacing • Zip Presser Foot
- Optional but suggested: Concealed Zip Presser Foot
Ability: Intermediate
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