Itch to Stitch Vientiane Skirt

Buy the Vientiane Skirt sewing pattern from Itch to Stitch. Twist and twirl to your heart’s content in this A-line skirt with playful flounces. The Vientiane has a wide contour waistband that sits at the natural waist for comfort and an invisible zipper at the back for a streamlined look. The pattern includes options for in-seam pockets or pleated patch pockets with flaps, as well as an options for lining or not lining the skirt.

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:

Primary fabric: Use medium weight woven fabric with or without stretch. Wool, broadcloth, linen, crepe, lightweight denim and gabardine are good choices.

Lining: Use cotton batiste, cotton lawn, Ambiance lining or polyester lining. Lining fabric is still needed for the pockets even if you choose not to line the skirt.

Fabric requirements:

Primary fabric: 54" (135 cm) wide fabric: 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 yd (130 - 150 cm) // 44" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1 5/8 - 2 1/4 yd (150 - 200 cm).

Lining: 44" (115 cm) wide fabric: Lined option (either pocket), 1 yd (90 cm) // Unlined option (in-seam pocket), 3/8 yd (40 cm) // Unlined option (patch pocket), 1/4 yd (20 cm).

Sizing: US 00 – 20 (approx. UK 6 – 20). Please check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Light to medium weight fusible woven or weft insertion interfacing; 12" (30 cm) invisible zipper; hook and eye (size 1); 12" (31 cm) of 3/8" or 1/2" (1 cm or 1.25 cm)-wide straight fusible stay tape; 1/8" (0.3 cm)-wide twill tape or fabric selvedge as long as your waist (or your desired waist length) // In-seam pockets only: 24" (61 cm) of 3/8" or 1/2" (1 cm or 1.25 cm)-wide straight fusible stay tape // Patch pockets only: two 1/2" (1.25 cm) buttons.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step illustrated instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (28 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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