Sew Over It Ava Skirt

Buy the Ava Skirt sewing pattern from Sew Over It. Ava is a versatile A-line skirt with two hem length options. Wear it midi with boots for the ultimate in cosiness, or go mini for the perfect work-to-evening skirt. It’s an everyday classic that’ll go with everything and work throughout the seasons – win-win!

Ava features darts at the front and back for shaping, a regular centre back zip, narrow waistband and in-seam pockets. Made up of only four pieces, Ava is simple to sew and a perfect starting point for beginner dressmakers, whereas more experienced stitchers will enjoy a quick, satisfying project.

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: For the skirt, medium to heavy weight woven fabric such as cotton, denim, viscose linen or wool. Woven fabrics with a small amount of stretch, such as stretch cotton, also work well. For the pockets, lightweight cotton fabric (35 cm).

Fabric requirements: 

Sizes 6 - 20

Version 1: 1.15 m wide fabric: 1.6 m // 1.40 m wide fabric: 1.2 m.

Version 2: 1.15 m wide fabric: 2.0 m // 1.40 m wide fabric: 1.7 m.

Sizes 18 - 30

Version 1: 1.15 m wide fabric: 1.6 - 1.7 m // 1.40 m wide fabric: 1.3 - 1.6 m.

Version 2: 1.15 m wide fabric: 2.0 m // 1.40 m wide fabric: 1.7 - 2.0 m.

Sizing: UK 6 - 20 and UK 18 - 30 (approx. UK 6 - 20 and UK 20 - 32, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size charts and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 8"-9" regular zip; press stud or hook and bar.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (24 pages for sizes 6-20, 27 pages for sizes 18-30); US letter print-at-home pattern (24 pages for sizes 6-20, 27 pages for sizes 18-30); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets for sizes 6-20, 2 sheets for sizes 18-30).

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