Pattern testers are an integral part of the pattern development process. I greatly appreciate that people are willing to lend me their time, skills, creativity, and feedback to help me make my patterns the best they can be. Not only is the testing process helpful for me to make sure the pattern works well on a range of bodies and in different fabrics, but it also helps you when you are trying to determine your size and fabric for your own Lettie Skirt.
Below, you will find each tester’s version, including sizing info, fabric used, and any modifications made to the pattern.
Debbie | Waist: 64cm Hips: 93cm | Size B
Debbie selected her size based on her hip measurement. She used a mid-weight double-layered cotton.
Anniina | Waist: 93cm Hips: 113cm | Size J
Anniina selected her size based on her waist measurement. She used lightweight denim to make her Lettie Skirt. She shortened the length before sewing.
Erica | Waist: 25″ Hips:35″ | Size A
Erica selected her size based on her waist measurement. She made her Lettie skirt from 5 oz linen and didn’t modify the pattern.
Bean | Waist: 31″ Hip: 36.5″ | Size F
Bean selected her size based on her waist measurement. She made her version of the Lettie Skirt from chambray shirting. To fit the pattern layout on her fabric, she rotated it on the cross-grain.
Rhythm | Waist: 27″ Hips: 35″ | Size C
Rhythm selected her size based on her waist measurement. She used Ikat cotton fabric with contrasting flat piping to make her Lettie Skirt.
Christina | Waist: 110cm Hips: 146cm | Size N
Christina’s waist and hip measurements put her in two different sizes. When selecting her size, she chose the size between her waist and hip measurements. She used a lightweight cotton to make her Lettie Skirt.
Michelle | Waist: 74cm Hips: 97cm | Size F
Michelle selected her size based on her waist measurement. She used a mid-weight linen to make her skirt.
Alison | Waist: 42″ Hips: 46″ | Size K
Alison selected her size based on her waist measurement. She used viscose fabric to make her Lettie Skirt.
Katie | Waist: 29″ Hips: 37″ | Size D
Katie selected her size based on her waist measurement. She used a thrifted cotton curtain to make her skirt. Katie added 4cm of length to the skirt.
Evonne | Waist: 80cm Hips: 93cm | Size F
Evonne’s waist measurement put her between two sizes, and she chose to size down. She used cotton poplin to make her Lettie Skirt.
Emma | Waist: 38″ Hips: 46″ | Size J
Emma selected her size based on her waist measurement. She used cotton fabric to make her skirt.
Mel | Waist: 44″ Hips: 51″ | Size L
Mel selected her size based on her waist measurement and used a cotton/ramie blend twill to make her skirt.
Amanda | Waist: 104cm Hips: 128cm | Size K
Amanda selected her size based on her waist measurement. She used a mid-weight linen to make her skirt. Amanda modified the pattern layout to be able to fit within her selected fabric and she shortened the skirt by 5cm.
Jo | Waist: 48″ Hips: 56″ | Size O
Jo selected her size based on her waist measurement. She made her Lettie Skirt out of lightweight denim tencel fabric.
Alex | Waist: 35″ Hips” 42″ | Size H
Alex’s measurements put her in between sizes, so she sized down and selected the size that was the closest match. She used viscose fabric to make her skirt and shortened the skirt to her preferred length.
Belinda | Waist: 28″ Hips: 37″ | Size C
Belinda’s measurements put her in two different sizes, and she chose the size in between. She used linen fabric for her skirt.
Rakhel | Waist: 30″ Hips:45″ | Size H
Rakhel’s waist and hip measurements were 5 sizes apart. She chose the size in the middle. Rakhel used 7oz cotton denim to make her skirt.
Thank you again to the testing team! I love seeing all the versions and all the ways the Lettie Skirt can be styled. If you have any questions when selecting your size, please don’t hesitate to reach out – emily@goldfinch.limited. I would love to see your version, too! If you post to IG remember to tag @goldfinchtextilestudio and use hashtags #LettieSkirt and #GoldfinchLettieSkirt.
Happy Sewing!
