Tilly and the Buttons Ramona Skirt

Buy the Ramona Skirt sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons. Ramona is a sleek and chic pencil or mini skirt with dreamy details. The step-by-step instructions and free video tutorial will teach you how to neatly insert an invisible zip at the side. Choose from patch pockets or faux flaps at the front, and make the skirt extra special with the optional lining.

– Choice of mini-length or knee-length hem with back slit
– Invisible zip closure at the side
– Four waist darts, centre back seam and gently curved waistband for a great fit
– Choice of casual patch pockets or 60s-inspired faux pocket flaps with optional buttons
– Optional lining pattern with full instructions included

Sewing level: Confident beginner

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

– 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: 

Main: Medium- to heavy-weight woven fabrics that hold their shape, such as corduroy, denim, drill, jacquard, tweed, or wool suiting.

Optional lining: Slippery lining fabric such as cupro (Bemberg), viscose (rayon), acetate or polyester lining.

Fabric requirements: 

140 cm (56") wide fabric: Mini-length, 1 - 1.5 m (1 1/8 - 1 3/4 yd) // Knee-length, 1.2 - 2 m (1 3/8 - 2 1/4 yd) // Lining, 0.6 - 1.2 m (5/8 - 1 3/8 yd).

115 cm (45") wide fabric: Mini-length, 1.5 m (1 3/4 yd) // Knee-length, 2 m (2 1/4 yd) // Lining, 1.1 - 1.2 m (1 1/4 - 1 3/8 yd).

Sizing: UK 6 – 34. Please check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 0.3 m (1/3 yd) of 110 cm (1 1/4 yd) wide iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric); 22 cm (9") invisible zip // Optional: two 15-20 mm (5/8"-3/4") buttons for faux flap version.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (25 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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