Cashmerette Ellis Skirt Paper Pattern 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
SEWING LEVEL
Intermediate
SIZING
12 to 28 (printed pattern), with apple and pear fit options. Includes 32-52” waist and 42-62” hip.
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).
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
SEWING LEVEL
Intermediate
SIZING
12 to 28 (printed pattern), with apple and pear fit options. Includes 32-52” waist and 42-62” hip.
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).
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
SEWING LEVEL
Intermediate
SIZING
12 to 28 (printed pattern), with apple and pear fit options. Includes 32-52” waist and 42-62” hip.
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).
