The Assembly Line : Elastic Waist Maxi Skirt Pattern
This is a multi-size paper pattern that comes in two size ranges, please ensure your selection reflects desired fit.
Maxi skirt shaped with an elasticated waistband for ultimate comfort.
It features large patch pockets and decorative stitchings. Mix and match with different tops when you navigate your styling from week to weekend.
Skill Level: Very Easy
Make More With This Pattern :
- Wear it as a dress together with a Cuff top or V-neck cuff top in the same fabric
- Shorten to a knee length skirt
- Play around with different width of the elastic
- Use contrasting colour thread for your stitchings
Find Your Fit :
Use waist and seat measurement for sizing.
Fabric Suggestions:
Light to midweight fabrics such as cotton poplin, denim, wool, faux leather, cotton twill.
Fabric Requirements:
Fabric width 140-150 cm
XS-L 2.1 m / XL 2.1 m-2.4 m** / 2XL 2.4 m-2.7 m** / 3XL 2.4 m-3.0 m**
** you can use less fabric if you split the waistband and add a 1 cm seam allowance to join the 2 parts together. See the layout page for examples.
Notions:
Fusible interfacing
Thread
Elastic tape width 10 cm: XS 70 cm, S 80 cm, M 90 cm, L 100 cm, XL 110 cm, 2XL 120 cm, 3XL 130 cm
Option: If you cannot find an elastic waistband this wide you can use any width you prefer. But make sure to reduce the width of the fabric waistband to this formula - The width of the elastic waistband x 2 + 2,5 cm.