Sewing Therapy Rectangle Skirt

Buy the Rectangle Skirt sewing pattern from Sewing Therapy. The Rectangle Skirt is a versatile, beginner friendly pattern built entirely from rectangles! This design embraces the simplicity of straight lines, yet the finished result feels polished and endlessly wearable.

With its clean H-line silhouette, the Rectangle Skirt balances structure and comfort. The full elastic waistband ensures it is easy to fit and even easier to wear, while also allowing for it to be rotated. Although the vent is designed to sit at the front, you can turn the skirt so the opening is at the back or even at the side for an entirely different look. 

The Rectangle Skirt has two views and two lengths to suit different preferences and occasions. View A features an overlapping vent, adding subtle walking ease and a clean, polished look. View B has a pleated front section. For both views, choose between office length, which covers the knee, and midi length.

Sewing level: Confident beginner

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?

Note if purchasing copy shop printing: One of the pattern pieces is divided across two A0 sheets. The sheets will need to be joined with no overlap.

Suggested fabrics: 

View A: Medium to mid-heavy weight fabrics. Cotton twill, canvas, denim, medium-heavy linen, washed linen, cotton-linen blends, ponte, double knit, heavy jersey, wool suiting, wool blends, heavier cotton blends.

View B: Light to medium weight fabric. Cotton poplin, lightweight twill, cotton-linen blends, washed linen, chambray, cotton sateen, jacquard, herringbone, dobby cottons, wool suiting, wool blend twill, brushed cotton.

Fabric requirements: 

View A: 42-44" (110 cm) wide fabric: 2 - 2.3 yd (1.8 - 2.1 m) // 54-56" (140 cm) wide fabric: 1.3 - 2.1 yd (1.1 - 1.9 m).

View B: 42-44" (110 cm) wide fabric: 2 - 2.8 yd (1.8 - 2.6 m) // 54-56" (140 cm) wide fabric: 1.3 - 2.2 yd (1.1 - 2 m).

Sizing: US 0 – 26 (approx. UK 6/8 – 24/26, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

The midi length skirt is designed to fall around mid-calf and the office length skirt is designed to fall right below the knee on someone who is 5'4" (163 cm) tall.

Notions: 1 1/4" (3 cm) wide elastic.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (30 pages + 25 pages for pleat panel); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

Note: A detailed step-by-step sewalong video is available on the Sewing Therapy YouTube channel, so the written instructions are not illustrated at each step.

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