I AM Patterns Ruby Skirt

Buy the Ruby Skirt sewing pattern from I AM Patterns. I am Ruby, a slightly flared skirt with three styles and five versions. 

My first style is a long or short denim skirt with a fitted waistband, zip fly, front pockets, back pockets, and contrast topstitching. The long version has a back vent. My second style combines a long sheer outer skirt with a short opaque inner skirt. My third style is a long or short simple skirt with an invisible zip at the back.

Sewing level: Intermediate

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: Ruby has no ease at the hips, so it’s best to choose a fabric with a bit of stretch. Be careful though, as knit fabrics aren’t suitable for this pattern.

Versions A and B:

Main: Medium weight woven fabrics such as denim, gabardine, cotton twill, faux leather, suede, tencel twill, corduroy, etc.

Pocket lining: Lightweight woven fabrics such as poplin, batiste, etc.

Version C:

Outer skirt: Openwork or sheer fabric with good structure, such as
embroidered cotton or silk organza, eyelet lace, etc.

Inner skirt: Medium weight woven fabric such as viscose twill, crepe,
cotton or silk satin, silk charmeuse, etc. Do not use standard lining fabric.
The inner skirt is not a lining but an integral part of the garment, which is
why it is referred to as the "inner skirt" rather than a "lining".

Versions D and E: 

Gabardine, cotton twill, Prince of Wales check, tartan, tweed, wool suiting, tencel twill, smooth or fine corduroy velvet, jacquard, etc.

Fabric requirements: 

Version A: 140 cm (55") wide fabric: 135 - 190 cm (1 1/2 - 2 1/8 yd) // 110 cm (43") wide fabric: 180 - 205 cm (2 - 2 1/4 yd).

Version B: 140 cm (55") wide fabric: 95 - 110 cm (1 1/8 - 1 1/4 yd) // 110 cm (43") wide fabric: 105 - 130 cm (1 1/8 - 1 1/2 yd).

Versions A and B lining: 140 cm (55") wide fabric: 40 cm (1/2 yd) // 110 cm (43") wide fabric: 40 cm (1/2 yd).

Versions C (sheer) and D: 140 cm (55") wide fabric: 110 - 180 cm (1 1/4 - 2 yd) // 110 cm (43") wide fabric: 175 - 195 cm (2 - 2 1/8 yd).

Versions C (opaque) and E: 140 cm (55") wide fabric: 70 - 75 cm (3/4 - 7/8 yd) // 110 cm (43") wide fabric: 70 - 115 cm (3/4 - 1 1/4 yd).

Sizing: EU 34 – 52 (approx. UK 6 – 18, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

This pattern is drafted for a height of 165 cm (5'5").

Notions: Woven interfacing (non-stretch), 30 cm x 70 cm (12" x 28") // Versions A and B: one 15 cm (6") closed-end zipper; one 18 mm (3/4") jeans button; thin cardboard for ironing and topstitching templates; two to four rivets to reinforce the pocket openings (optional); topstitching thread (optional) // Versions C, D and E: one 20 cm (8") invisible zipper.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 and US letter print-at-home patterns (40 pages); A3 pattern (19 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

Languages: French and English.

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