Tilly and the Buttons Ness Skirt

Buy the Ness Skirt sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons. This straight skirt looks stylish year-round, paired with a tee in summer or a turtleneck in winter. Ness has a shaped waistband and curved back yoke for a great fit. Make a mini version, or a below-the-knee version with a centre front split. Denim-inspired details include a zip fly front, topstitched mock felled seams, belt loops, curved front pockets, and optional back patch pockets for stashing your essentials.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Medium- to heavy-weight woven fabrics such as denim, corduroy, jacquard, gobelin (tapestry), drill or wool, preferably with a little stretch for comfort.

Fabric requirements: 

Mini skirt: 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1.2 m (1 3/8 yd) // 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 1.6 m (1 3/4 yd).

Knee-length skirt: 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1.4 m (1 5/8 yd) // 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 1.8 m (2 yd).

Sizing: UK 6 – 20. Please check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 0.3 m (3/8 yd) medium-weight cotton fabric for pocket bags; 0.5 m (5/8 yd) of 90 cm (36") wide iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric); 12.5 cm (5") jeans zip; 15-18 mm (5/8") button with shank // Optional: contrast topstitch thread.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (24 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet) // Layers: No // Projector file: No.

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