The Free Spirit Skirt is free spirited, dreamy, romantic, fun & everything you ever wanted in a skirt! Including pockets!
If you're after a gathered skirt with minimal bulk at the waistline & a flattering silhouette, this is the skirt you've been searching for.
With its swoon worthy options and full hemline, get ready to be totally swept away by its whimsical swishability. This is by far one of our favourite skirt sewing patterns.
With a soft gather at the waist, the Free Spirit Skirt flows gently over the hips, flaring out to a full hem with maximum ‘swish’.
With a professional looking elastic waist, it is designed to be worn at the natural waist, lower waist, or even on the hips if that’s what you prefer.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Pocket, Mock Drawstring & Lining.
WAISTBAND OPTIONS:
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: Click here for the fabric requirements table.
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS: Designed for woven fabrics with drape. For example rayon, voile, linen, georgette, crepe, charmeuse.
TRIM SPECS:
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All seam allowances are included. See pattern pieces or glossary for details.
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This is a downloadable digital PDF sewing pattern. As such, refunds after purchase are not possible. We do not sell printed paper patterns. Discounts cannot be combined.
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Love this pattern. I have made 2 skirts & have fabric for a third. Goes together so well.
I haven’t had time to see yet but it looks great
This was my first foray into pattern emporium patterns & definitely won’t be the last.
I made this twice. First in a lovely rayon i had in my stash. I made it with a single side leg split and a decorative tie. With pockets which I enlarged a bit to get along better with my phone. In the maxi length, tall. It flows so beautifully, i absolutely love it!
The second one i made about thumb length to wear around home on those stinking hot days. Made that one out of a batik from my stash. In hindsight, the batik has too much body for the extra short length, but i’m sure it’ll soften up after a few washes. Live and learn! Added pockets to that one as well. It was very easy to adjust the pattern for such a short length.
Super impressed with the pattern and instructions. I have no doubt I’ll be making it a few more times.
This skirt is gorgeous!!! I made a mistake when I was buying fabric online for another project, needed a knit and bought a beautiful woven fabric (Rayon). It was 2.5 yards in 55" wide. I pored over patterns for my beautiful fabric, and selected this one. I really envisioned the maxi skirt for this fabric, but the pattern called for 2.75 yards in 60" wide in the size I was making. With great care, I was able to make the maxi shirt in the yardage I had (fortunately the print did not have an up/down to it), and added the pockets too. There was hardly any waste at all on my cutting room floor. This pattern is technically wonderful, and the instructions, superb. It was so fun to make.
I made this skirt with a slit up the front in a bright yellow crepe material. I took a page out of Kate's book and bought yellow sneakers!!!. I then hacked it and made a 3 tiered skirt ...which, again turned out beautifully ...and better still ,,,I only paid $14.00 for the material. Score!!! I have another skirt in the cue and possibly another in a bright orange linen! The possibilities are endless.
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