Below the Kōwhai Baby/Child Mānuka Skirt

Buy the Baby/Child Mānuka Skirt sewing pattern from Below the Kōwhai. The Mānuka Skirt is a classic skirt for all seasons. This knee-length skirt has been designed to sit at the waist and has an elastic back waistband for extra comfort. With its optional faux button band (hello no buttonholes!) and two different pocket options, you’ll be whipping up variations of this pattern in no time!

A matching women's pattern is available here.

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: Light – medium weight fabrics including linen, chambray, cotton, sateen, corduroy, etc.

Fabric requirements: 135 cm (53") wide fabric: 0.75 - 1.25 m (7/8 - 1 3/8 yd).

Sizing: 1 – 10 years. Please check the size chart.

Notions: Coordinating sewing thread; scrap of interfacing for front waistband; four buttons, approx. 20 mm (3/4") wide; 25 mm (1″) wide non-roll elastic, 21.5 - 29.5 cm (8 1/2" - 11 5/8").

PDF pattern includes: Instructions with full colour photos; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (12 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet). This pattern has layers so you can choose which size(s) to print.

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