Skirting the Issue
Skirting the Issue drawings

Skirting the Issue

Another exclusive pattern to address both of the two main figure types, Apples and Pears. Whether you’re bigger on the top or the bottom, these skirts are for you. Separate drafts for both figure types, included. Get the best fit for your body!

Three skirt styles in three lengths (Mid-Thigh, Knee and Mid-Calf).

Smooth finish lined yoke (no waistband) with optional notched detailing. Center back lapped zipper.

View A - Slightly flared skirt (can also be cut on bias).
View B - Knife pleated.
View C - Pencil straight, topstitched seams and patch pocket.

Elements of each style can be mixed and matched!

Sizes Included: XS through 5XL

Fabric Requirements- listed in yards.

* Light to Medium weight fabrics: Cotton - Rayon - Silk - Linen - Denim - Twill - Lightweight Leather or Suede - Etc.

Notions

  • Interfacing: 1/2 yard fusible
  • Zipper: 7" Lightweight Skirt style.
price $16
FABRIC
 
XS-M
L-2X 3X-5X
  45" 60" 45" 60" 45" 60"
View A Flare - Thigh 1 1 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 3/4 1 1/4
View A Flare - Knee 1 7/8 1 2/3 2 1/2 1 3/4 3 1/4 2
View A Flare - Calf 2 1/2 2 3 1/2 2 4 2 3/4
View B Pleated - Thigh 1 1/2 1 2 1 1/2 2 1/2 2 1/4
View B Pleated - Knee 2 1 5/8 2 1/2 2 3 2 3/4
View B Pleated - Calf 2 1/2 2 3 2 1/2 3 1/2 3 1/4
View C Straight - Thigh 7/8 7/8 1 1/4 1 1 3/4 1 1/2
View C Straight - Knee 1 3/8 1 1 3/4 1 1/4 2 1 1/2
View C Straight - Calf 2 1 1/2 2 3/8 1 3/4 2 1/2 2
 
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
APPLE PEAR
  XS S M L 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X   XS S M L 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X
Waist 25 29.5 34 38 42 46 50.5 54.5 58.5 Waist 24 28 32 35 40 44 48 52 56
Hip 31 35 39 43 47 52 56 60 64 Hip 34 38 42.5 46.5 50.5 54.5 58.5 63 67