Free Spirit Skirt By Pattern Emporium
š View Pattern DetailsThe Free Spirit Skirt is free spirited, dreamy, romantic, fun & everything you ever wanted in a skirt! If you're looking for a gathered skirt that offers minimal bulk at the waistline and a flattering, non-boxy silhouette, this is the perfect skirt for you. Choose from midi & maxi lengths; plain, front split or hilo hemlines & 3 elastic waistbands to suit what's in your stash.
You're ready for this if...
Completed First Stitches or have basic machine sewing skills
āØ What You'll Learn
- āCutting fabric on grain
- āSewing an elasticated waistband
- āHemming techniques
- āOptional waistband techniques (faux ties, paperbag, covered)
šļø What to Bring
Fabric
We recommend reading the pattern sizing details (follow the pattern link above) when calculating fabric requirements,
Light weight woven fabric, ideally with a bit of drape. I would avoid picking a rayon or something very drapey if you are new to sewing as this can make the sewing extra tricky. Try a light weight cotton (such as voile, batiste, lawn) as this will have a bit of drape but still be very stable to sew. A cotton rayon blend or something similar will also work well, but just make sure it is nāt a fabric that will slip around too much.
Fabric amounts (size dependent)
- Midi 1.75cm - 3 metres
- Maxi 2.2 - 4 metres
- Split Front Midi 1.6 - 2.5cm
- Split Front Maxi 2-3 metres
- High low hem 1.8 - 3 metres
Notions
- Elastic 61-101cm
- Enclosed, topstitched and paperbag all require 40mm elastic
- Paperbag covered 25mm elastic
- Covered can use either 25mm or 40mm elastic
Matching thread
(Thread and sewing notions can be purchased at Sewing Gem during class. Fabric will need to be purchased beforehand.)
Not sure where to buy fabric? Ask Gemma for local recommendations!
š Pattern Format: Paper and PDF
The pattern and instruction booklet are provided from the pattern company as electronic PDFs. For convenience we have had the pattern professionally printed. The instruction booklet can be accessed on a phone and Sewing Gem Studio will keep a spare copy for any technical issues.
