13 Skirt Patterns You Need to Sew
Skirts are a wardrobe staple that can be worn all year long. This list includes 13 skirt sewing patterns for beginners to advanced sewists! From maxi to wrap skirts, you’ll find the perfect addition to your me-made wardrobe.
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1. Lotus Jar Skirt – The Linen Lab
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This skirt can be made in about an hour and is inspired by Korean design. It can be made with linen, cotton, or linen blends making it the perfect addition to your wardrobe.
2. Augusta Skirt – Gold & Skye Patterns
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A “pay what you want pattern”, the Augusta skirt is a classic midi length with pin tucks. While the tucks can seem intimidating, Loise created a video tutorial to walk you through the whole process!
3. Plain Jane Skirt – Neighborhood Patterns
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An easy skirt to throw on any time of the year, it features an elasticized waist, an A-line silhouette, and French seams for a finish that will last in your closet for years.
4. Mave Skirt – True Bias
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This skirt is perfect for those light and flowy fabrics you have in your stash just waiting for the perfect project. The Mave skirt comes with 3 lengths so you can make this skirt for any occasion.
5. Estuary Skirt – Sew Liberated
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Who doesn’t love a skirt with pockets? Or a skirt with an optional button placket? This was one of the first skirts I ever made and I wear it a lot in the hot summer months.
6. Madden Skirt – Tessuti Patterns
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Pleats and a side button placket, this skirt can be easily dressed up or down for any occasion.
7. The Mathilde – Merchant & Mills
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A zero to no waste pattern and a deep elasticated waste for comfort, this skirt can be made with or without pockets, too!
8. Peppermint Wrap Skirt – Peppermint Magazine
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Wrap skirts are a classic look that is perfect for hot summer days. This is another “pay what you want pattern”, so you can give it a try if you’re a beginner.
9. Maisie Maxi Skirt – Elle Stitch
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Imagine all the beautiful fabrics that could be used for this easy 3-tier maxi skirt. Cotton, linen, printed fabric, gingham – you name it!
10. Henrietta Skirt – Spaghetti Western Sewing
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This fun skirt pattern contains info on making the length based on the sewers measurements so it will look good on so many bodies!
11. Saturday Skirt – Cayden Naughton
photo credit: Cayden Naughton
A drop waist skirt with 4 different views and Western flair, the Saturday skirt is a new twist on a classic wardrobe staple. The pattern also includes a video tutorial!
12. Zamora Skirt – Madswick Studio
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This skirt has pintucks and the option to add lace detailing. It’s a pattern for beginners and advanced sewists alike!
13. Selena Set – Blackbird Fabrics
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The last skirt pattern to round out this list comes as a set so you can style this skirt by itself or with the top, too!
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