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Ellis Skirt

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Size Size guide

12-28 12-32

Pattern format

PDF Printed

PDF pattern available in sizes 12-32; printed pattern available in sizes 12-28.

Classic denim gets a curve-friendly update with the Ellis Skirt! Designed for stretch wovens, you can customize your pattern for a flawless fit with two different pelvis options in “apple” or “pear” shapes. Add a shaped yoke, fitted waistband and tailored back darts for a skirt you’ll love.

View A is styled like an iconic jean skirt, featuring a knee-length hem, front slit, rivets, belt loops, and rounded 5-pocket design, while View B is a flirty mini-skirt with clever diagonal pockets and topstitching detail.

This Cashmerette pattern includes:

Two pelvis shape options, for “apple” or “pear” figures (see the instructions for how to choose your shape)
A sizing calculator which will tell you exactly which size to make
A beautifully illustrated and detailed instruction booklet, to guide you no matter your sewing level

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Product information

SEWING LEVEL

Intermediate

SIZING

12 to 28 (printed pattern), 12-32 (PDF pattern), with apple and pear fit options. Includes 32-52” waist and 42-62” hip. Find your size in seconds using our size calculator.

RECOMMENDED FABRIC

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.

NOTIONS

Denim / jeans needle, topstitching needle, regular thread, topstitching thread, 7” (18 cm) metal jeans zipper, 1 jeans button or hook and bar closure, 8 jeans rivets (optional).

TOOLS

Point turner, hammer, awl (or nail).

PDF pattern information

New to PDF sewing patterns? See our complete guide here.

The PDF comes in three files (one for each bust size), so you only need to print your size. You'll receive files to print at home or at a copy shop. Files are delivered as a .zip file which can be downloaded on a computer, but not on a mobile device. For more on PDFs, see the FAQs.

Instructions: 21 pages (7.9 MB)

Pattern pieces: 48 pages (0.8 MB). Please see Read Me file to print only the pages you need.

Copy shop, one file for each pelvis fit (A0 or US 36" x 48" size): 2 pages (0.5 MB each)

Model details

Michelle is a size 28, apple fit in view B (paired with a Pembroke Tunic turtleneck). Her measurements are 48″ waist and 58″ hip.

Ayelet is wearing a size 12, pear fit in view B (with a Concord T-Shirt). She has a 32″ waist and a 43″ hip.

Meg is wearing a size 16, apple fit in view A (and paired with a Concord T-Shirt). She has a 38″ waist and a 46″ hip.

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Introducing the Ellis Skirt

Fabric Requirements & Measurements

Ellis Skirt Body Measurements: Imperial (in), sizes 12-32

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
Waist	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52
Hip: Apple	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60	62
Hip: Pear	43	45	47	49	51	53	55	57	59	61	63

Ellis Skirt Body Measurements: Metric (cm), sizes 12-32

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
Waist	81	86	91	97	102	107	112	117	122	127	132
Hip: Apple	107	112	117	122	127	132	137	142	147	152	157
Hip: Pear	109	114	119	124	130	135	140	145	150	155	160

Ellis Skirt Finished Garment Measurements: Imperial (in), sizes 12-32

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
Waist	33 ½	35 ½	37 ½	39 ½	41 ½	43 ½	45 ½	47 ½	49 ½	51 ½	53 ½
Hip: Apple fit	40 ⅜	42 ⅜	44 ⅜	46 ⅜	48 ⅜	50 ⅜	52 ⅜	54 ⅜	56 ⅜	58 ⅜	60 ⅜
Hip: Pear fit	42 ⅜	44 ⅜	46 ⅜	48 ⅜	50 ⅜	52 ⅜	54 ⅜	56 ⅜	58 ⅜	60 ⅜	62 ⅜
Back length: View A	26 ¼	26 ¼	26 ¼	26 ¼	26 ¼	26 ¼	26 ¼	26 ¼	26 ¼	26 ¼	26 ¼
Back length: View B	18 ⅝	18 ¾	18 ¾	18 ⅞	18 ⅞	19	19	19 ⅛	19 ⅛	19 ¼	19 ¼

Ellis Skirt Finished Garment Garment Measurements: Metric (cm), sizes 12-32

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
Waist	85	90	95	100	105	110	116	121	126	131	136
Hip: Apple fit	103	108	113	118	123	128	133	138	143	148	153
Hip: Pear fit	108	113	118	123	128	133	138	143	148	153	158
Back length: View A	67	67	67	67	67	67	67	67	67	67	67
Back length: View B	47	48	48	48	48	48	48	49	49	49	49

Ellis Skirt Fabric Requirements: Imperial (yd), sizes 12-32

MAIN FABRIC	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
45″ wide: View A	2	2	2	2	2 ⅜	2 ⅜	2 ⅜	2 ⅜	2 ⅜	2 ⅜	2 ⅜
45″ wide: View B	1 ½	1 ½	1 ½	1 ½	1 ⅝	1 ⅝	1 ⅝	1 ⅝	1 ⅝	2	2
55″ wide: View A	1 ¾	1 ¾	1 ¾	1 ¾	1 ¾	1 ¾	1 ¾	1 ¾	1 ¾	2 ¼	2 ¼
55″ wide: View B	1 ⅜	1 ⅜	1 ⅜	1 ⅜	1 ½	1 ½	1 ½	1 ½	1 ½	1 ½	1 ½

Lining: 1 yd of 45″ wide interfacing for all sizes.

Interfacing: ½ yd of 45″ wide interfacing for all sizes.

Ellis Skirt Fabric Requirements: Metric (m), sizes 12-32

MAIN FABRIC	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
115 cm wide: View A	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1
115 cm wide: View B	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.7	1.7
140 cm wide: View A	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.9	1.9
140 cm wide: View B	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3

Lining: 0.9 m of 115″ wide interfacing for all sizes.

Interfacing: 0.4 m of 115″ wide interfacing for all sizes.

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Great skirt with thoughtful details

Great pattern for a versatile skirt. The fit was easy to adjust for my body and I love all the jeans details (rivets, topstitching, belt loops, coin pocket,…). I can cycle in this skirt easily without feeling constricted.
I’ll move the walking slit to the back of the skirt for my next version to minimize flashing my anti-chub rub shorts when sitting down.

Beautiful fitting skirt

I’m a larger lady - size 28uk - and it’s really hard to find designs to fit my shape and size (I’m fuller round my hips and tum) but this skirt fits beautifully and the pattern instructions were easy to follow I’m a confident beginner doing clothing xx

Great pattern

Instructions were great, much better than other patterns I’ve tried!
I think Step 9 is wrong, I would think the front pocket (4) would be sewn to the right side of pocket lining (5) so when you open the pocket the right side of the fabric is visible.
Other than that I have no complaints!
My garment is not completely finished so I’m not sure how accurate sizing is but here’s to hoping.

Ellis ftw

I love the Ellis skirt - for a stretch denim it's perfect! The fit is great (I made the pear-shaped version) and the instructions are great. I even made a second skirt in a woven stretch fabric. Great pattern! :)

Ellis Skirt

Lovely pattern with a good fit. However found I struggled a bit with getting a neat finish on the zip, next time will try to complete the zip finish similar to my jeans patterns. Otherwise, great pattern.

Great pattern with thoughtful details

What a great pattern! I really appreciated the careful drafting of this pattern and design details including the darts below the yoke to get a really good fit. I made the shorter view and will definitely revisit the other view one day (soon!).

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Ellis Skirt

Ellis Skirt

Size Size guide

Pattern format

Product information

SEWING LEVEL

SIZING

RECOMMENDED FABRIC

NOTIONS

TOOLS

PDF pattern information

Model details

Learn More

Related Posts

Fabric Requirements & Measurements

Ellis Skirt Body Measurements: Imperial (in), sizes 12-32

Ellis Skirt Body Measurements: Metric (cm), sizes 12-32

Ellis Skirt Finished Garment Measurements: Imperial (in), sizes 12-32

Ellis Skirt Finished Garment Garment Measurements: Metric (cm), sizes 12-32

Ellis Skirt Fabric Requirements: Imperial (yd), sizes 12-32

Ellis Skirt Fabric Requirements: Metric (m), sizes 12-32

Customer Reviews

Ellis Skirt

Ellis Skirt

Size Size guide

Pattern format

Product information

SEWING LEVEL

SIZING

RECOMMENDED FABRIC

NOTIONS

TOOLS

PDF pattern information

Model details

Learn More

Related Posts

Fabric Requirements & Measurements

Ellis Skirt Body Measurements: Imperial (in), sizes 12-32

Ellis Skirt Body Measurements: Metric (cm), sizes 12-32

Ellis Skirt Finished Garment Measurements: Imperial (in), sizes 12-32

Ellis Skirt Finished Garment Garment Measurements: Metric (cm), sizes 12-32

Ellis Skirt Fabric Requirements: Imperial (yd), sizes 12-32

Ellis Skirt Fabric Requirements: Metric (m), sizes 12-32

Customer Reviews

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