Marilla Skirt (Free PDF Pattern)
The Marilla skirt was inspired by the petticoat of the edwardian era and the 1970s prairie style tiered skirt. While it is the perfect beginner project, the pattern has all the details and finishing techniques that give a flawless and elegant look to an homemade garment. The useful side seams pockets add praticality to this romantic style. It also includes three variations : a non-elastic waistband (view a), an elastic back waistband (view b) and a back openning button placket. The paperless option is available for this pattern, which means that you can trace the pattern pieces directly on the fabric.
The Marilla skirt was inspired by the petticoat of the edwardian era and the 1970s prairie style tiered skirt. While it is the perfect beginner project, the pattern has all the details and finishing techniques that give a flawless and elegant look to an homemade garment. The useful side seams pockets add praticality to this romantic style. It also includes three variations : a non-elastic waistband (view a), an elastic back waistband (view b) and a back openning button placket. The paperless option is available for this pattern, which means that you can trace the pattern pieces directly on the fabric.
The Marilla skirt was inspired by the petticoat of the edwardian era and the 1970s prairie style tiered skirt. While it is the perfect beginner project, the pattern has all the details and finishing techniques that give a flawless and elegant look to an homemade garment. The useful side seams pockets add praticality to this romantic style. It also includes three variations : a non-elastic waistband (view a), an elastic back waistband (view b) and a back openning button placket. The paperless option is available for this pattern, which means that you can trace the pattern pieces directly on the fabric.
Sizing
The pattern was made to suit waist circumference from 62 cm (24,4 in) to 98 cm (38,6 in) and hip circumference from 86 cm (33,9 in) to 122 cm (48 in).
Suggested Fabric
Non-stretch lightwight or midweight fabric such as cotton lawn, cotton poplin, cotton sateen, broderie anglaise, linen or linen-cotton and linen-viscose mixes. Poplin, chaillis or twill of rayon/viscose types - which includes tencel/lyocell, cupro, modal - will also work. With lighter colors, you might want to sew a lining or use an underskirt.
Materials
1,50 meter (59 in) to 2,60 meter (102,5 in) of fabric
Interfacing for the waistband
1 cm (0,4in) wide elastic (optionnal)
1,5 cm (0,6 in) wide button (optionnal)