Forget-me-not Patterns Ella Skirt

Buy the Ella Skirt sewing pattern from Forget-me-not Patterns. Ella is a gathered skirt pattern designed for woven fabrics. It’s a step above basic, with a subtle high-low hem finished with a gathered tier.

The skirt has an A-line silhouette, which gives a beautiful drape and movement through the hip. Choose from three different lengths: above the knee, on the knee, and midi length. There are also three pocket styles. Try rounded or rectangular patch pockets for a more casual look, or go for hidden side seam pockets.

The waistband sits on the natural waist. It closes with an invisible zip at the centre back, and a hook and bar closure. Beginners will find this a great pattern to advance their skills, with detailed instructions for each step. Stable, medium weight fabrics are the easiest option to sew, while floaty rayons or silks will challenge you a bit more (but drape delightfully!).

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: Ella is designed for light to medium weight non-stretch wovens with good drape. Cotton, viscose/rayon, silk, wools, and linen are all ideal. Fabrics with more body such as linen or cotton chambray will emphasise the A-line shape, while drapey fabrics such as rayons will hang closer to the body. This pattern is suitable for directional prints.

Fabric requirements: The fabric requirements allow for directional prints. Allow extra fabric if matching large-scale prints.

Short (above knee) and mid (knee) length: 114 cm (44") wide fabric: 1.9 - 3 m (2.1 - 3.3 yd) // 140 cm (55") wide fabric: 1.4 - 3 m (1.5 - 3.3 yd).

Long (below knee) length: 114 cm (44") wide fabric: 2.3 - 3.3 m (2.5 - 3.6 yd) // 140 cm (55") wide fabric: 1.8 - 3.2 m (2 - 3.5 yd).

Sizing: 28 – 56 (approx. UK 4 – 32, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Invisible zip, 23 cm (9"); one hook and bar fastener; lightweight woven fusible interfacing; fusing tape (buy pre-made fusing tape, or cut strips of fusing along the grainline).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (30 pages for sizes 28-48, 28 pages for sizes 46-56); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet for sizes 28-48, 1 sheet for sizes 46-56) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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