Cashmerette Ellis Skirt

Buy the Ellis Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette. Classic denim gets a curve-friendly update with the Ellis Skirt! Designed for stretch wovens, this skirt pattern promises a flawless fit with two pelvis options (apple or pear). Add a shaped yoke, fitted waistband and tailored back darts for a skirt you’ll love.

View A is an iconic jean skirt, featuring a knee-length hem, front slit, rivets, belt loops, and rounded five-pocket design, while View B is a flirty mini skirt with clever diagonal pockets and topstitching detail.

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

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

Suggested fabrics: 

Main: Mid- to heavy-weight stretch woven fabrics such as denim (10-12 oz.), corduroy, or canvas, with at least 15% stretch across the grain.

Lining: Non-stretch cotton.

Interfacing: Knit (stretch) or woven fusible, depending on preference for stretch in waistband.

Fabric requirements: 

View A Main: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/4 - 2 3/8 yd (1.5 - 2.1 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/8 - 1 3/4 yd (1.3 - 1.5 m).

View B Main: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1 1/2 - 1 5/8 yd (1.4 - 1.5 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 1 1/8 - 1 1/4 yd (1 - 1.1 m).

Lining: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1 yd (0.8 m).

Interfacing: 45" (115 cm) wide: 1/2 yd (0.4 m).

Sizing: US 12 - 28 (approx. UK 14 - 30, based on our standardised size chart) with apple and pear fit options. Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Regular thread; topstitching thread; denim/jeans needle; topstitching needle; 7" (18 cm) metal jeans zipper; 1 jeans button or hook and bar closure; 8 jeans rivets (optional).

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