Ellis Denim Skirt
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.
Overview
| Sewing level | Intermediate |
| Sizing | 12-32 |
| Pelvis options | Apple, pear |
| Pattern hashtag |
PDF Info
| Delivery method | Instant download ZIP file |
| Layers available | Yes |
| Number of pages: print at home file (A4/letter) | 48 |
| Number of pages: copyshop file (A0) | 2 |
| PDF pattern help |
Pattern Options
| Pelvis fit | Apple, pear |
| Length | Knee-length with front slit, mini |
| Front pockets | Traditional, diagonal with topstitching |
| Back pockets | Traditional, rectangular |
| Belt loops | With, without |
| Waistband closure | Button, hook & bar |
| Rivets | With, without |
Fabric & Supplies
| Main fabric | Mid- to heavy-weight stretch woven (such as denim, corduroy, or canvas) with at least 15% stretch |
| Lining | Non-stretch cotton |
| Interfacing | Knit (stretch) or woven fusible interfacing |
| Buttons | 1 jeans button or hook and bar closure |
| Zipper | 7" (18 cm) metal jeans zipper |
| Needles & thread | Denim/jeans needle Topstitching needle (optional) Regular thread Topstitching thread |
| Additional notions | 8 jeans rivets (optional) |
| Tools | Point turner Hammer Awl (or nail) |
Models: Meg (knee-length denim), Michelle (red), Ayelet (mini demin)
Meg
| Size | 16 |
| Waist | 36" / 91 cm |
| Hip | 46" / 117 cm |
Michelle
| Size | 28 |
| Waist | 48" / 122 cm |
| Hip | 58" / 147 cm |
| Height | 5' 6" |
Ayelet
| Size | 12 |
| Waist | 32" / 81 cm |
| Hip | 42" / 107 cm |
| Height | 5' 4" |
Stretch denim skirt sewing pattern, with knee-length or mini-skirt options and apple and pear fits.
Tissue printed pattern delivered to your door. You'll also receive the PDF in sizes 12-32 for free. Choose size below:
Why it’s special:
Standard & full bum options
Roomy pockets
Multiple lengths
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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.
Overview
| Sewing level | Intermediate |
| Sizing | 12-32 |
| Pelvis options | Apple, pear |
| Pattern hashtag |
PDF Info
| Delivery method | Instant download ZIP file |
| Layers available | Yes |
| Number of pages: print at home file (A4/letter) | 48 |
| Number of pages: copyshop file (A0) | 2 |
| PDF pattern help |
Pattern Options
| Pelvis fit | Apple, pear |
| Length | Knee-length with front slit, mini |
| Front pockets | Traditional, diagonal with topstitching |
| Back pockets | Traditional, rectangular |
| Belt loops | With, without |
| Waistband closure | Button, hook & bar |
| Rivets | With, without |
Fabric & Supplies
| Main fabric | Mid- to heavy-weight stretch woven (such as denim, corduroy, or canvas) with at least 15% stretch |
| Lining | Non-stretch cotton |
| Interfacing | Knit (stretch) or woven fusible interfacing |
| Buttons | 1 jeans button or hook and bar closure |
| Zipper | 7" (18 cm) metal jeans zipper |
| Needles & thread | Denim/jeans needle Topstitching needle (optional) Regular thread Topstitching thread |
| Additional notions | 8 jeans rivets (optional) |
| Tools | Point turner Hammer Awl (or nail) |
Models: Meg (knee-length denim), Michelle (red), Ayelet (mini demin)
Meg
| Size | 16 |
| Waist | 36" / 91 cm |
| Hip | 46" / 117 cm |
Michelle
| Size | 28 |
| Waist | 48" / 122 cm |
| Hip | 58" / 147 cm |
| Height | 5' 6" |
Ayelet
| Size | 12 |
| Waist | 32" / 81 cm |
| Hip | 42" / 107 cm |
| Height | 5' 4" |
Body Measurements (in)
| 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 |
Finished Garment Measurements (in)
| 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist | 33 1/2 | 35 1/2 | 37 1/2 | 39 1/2 | 41 1/2 | 43 1/2 | 45 1/2 | 47 1/2 | 49 1/2 | 51 1/2 | 53 1/2 |
| Hip: Apple fit | 40 3/8 | 42 3/8 | 44 3/8 | 46 3/8 | 48 3/8 | 50 3/8 | 52 3/8 | 54 3/8 | 56 3/8 | 58 3/8 | 60 3/8 |
| Hip: Pear fit | 42 3/8 | 44 3/8 | 46 3/8 | 48 3/8 | 50 3/8 | 52 3/8 | 54 3/8 | 56 3/8 | 58 3/8 | 60 3/8 | 62 3/8 |
| Back length: View A | 26 1/4 | 26 1/4 | 26 1/4 | 26 1/4 | 26 1/4 | 26 1/4 | 26 1/4 | 26 1/4 | 26 1/4 | 26 1/4 | 26 1/4 |
| Back length: View B | 18 5/8 | 18 3/4 | 18 3/4 | 18 7/8 | 18 7/8 | 19 | 19 | 19 1/8 | 19 1/8 | 19 1/4 | 19 1/4 |
Fabric Requirements (yd)
| MAIN FABRIC | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45″ wide: View A | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 |
| 45″ wide: View B | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 2 | 2 |
| 55″ wide: View A | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 |
| 55″ wide: View B | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 |
Lining: 1 yd of 45″ wide interfacing for all sizes.
Interfacing: 1/2 yd of 45″ wide interfacing for all sizes.
Body Measurements (cm)
| 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 |
Finished Garment Measurements (cm)
| 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 |
Fabric Requirements (m)
| 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 115cm wide interfacing for all sizes.
Interfacing: 0.4 m of 115cm wide interfacing for all sizes.
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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.
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
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.
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! :)
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.