THIS SKIRT WAS MADE FOR TWIRLING
Sew yourself a floaty two-tier midi or three-tier maxi skirt with the Luella sewing pattern. The elasticated waistband offers a comfortable fit without any tricky fastenings. And of course it’s got pockets! A true wardrobe workhorse, Luella can be dressed up or down and styled for multiple seasons. Trust us, you’ll want to make more than one...
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Choice of two-tier midi skirt or three-tier maxi skirt
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Top tier skims the hips, while lower tiers are beautifully swishy
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Instructions guide you through joining tiers with either a classic gathered seam or a decorative exposed frill seam
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Optional pockets, anchored into the waist seam for a sleek finish
- A perfect blank canvas for bold prints, textures, or trim
SKILL LEVEL - Confident Beginners
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS -
Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics that gather easily, such as cotton lawn, poplin, double gauze, seersucker, linen blends, viscose (rayon), or crêpe.
SUPPLIES
- Fabric (see above + back of envelope)
- Matching thread
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40mm (1 1/2in) wide elastic to the length of your waist measurement
- 2 medium/large safety pins
- For optional pockets: a piece of iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric) approx. 25x25cm (10x10in)
- Sewing machine and basic tools
