Lettie Skirt: A Minimal Waste PDF Sewing Pattern

$18.00

  • Minimal Waste PDF sewing pattern that utilizes zero-waste drafting techniques
  • Size Range:
    • Waist: 25”-58” (63.5-147.3cm)
    • Hip: 33”-66” (83.8-167.6cm)
  • Fully illustrated instruction booklet
  • Printable pattern layouts (print-at-home and copyshop/A0)
  • Dimensioned pattern layouts to draft directly to the fabric
  • Projector files
  • Skill Level: Intermediate

The Lettie Skirt is a midi-length six-panel skirt featuring a partial button placket with integrated buttonholes, an elastic back, and flat piping details. The skirt's design creates a versatile, everyday staple with subtle details that elevate the garment. You can wear it with a tee shirt and tennis shoes for everyday wear or a button-up and heels for the office or a night out. The engaging construction details make for an interesting and enjoyable sewing experience.

The Lettie Skirt's design utilizes zero-waste pattern-cutting techniques and features interlocking pattern pieces that come together to create a whole. While the goal of designing a zero-waste sewing pattern is to use all the required fabric, the Lettie Skirt is minimal waste to accommodate a wide range of sizes.

This product listing is for a digital download, not a physical product. This pattern is for personal use only and cannot be shared or sold. Garments made from this pattern cannot be sold. Thank you for your support! - Emily

Features

  • Six panel skirt
  • Midi-length
  • Flat front waistband
  • Elastic back
  • Partial button placket with integrated buttonholes
  • Flat piping
  • Inseam pockets
  • Front pleats
  • Deep hem
  • Clean interior finishes

Techniques Used

  • Zero-waste pattern cutting
  • Drafting pattern directly to fabric
  • Integrated buttonholes
  • Inserting elastic
  • Inserting flat piping
  • Run and felled seam finishes
  • Inseam pockets finished with French seams

Size and Fit:

Lettie Skirt Size and Fit

Fabric Requirements:

Lettie Skirt Fabric Requirements  
Emily is wearing Size H throughout the product photos. Her measurements are 36"/34"/42" at 5'4" tall. The sample is made from handloom cotton from Loom and Stars.
If you need help selecting a size, please reach out to emily@goldfinch.limited.

Notions:

Interfacing:

  • 1 1/2”(3.8cm) wide non-roll, non-fusible waistband interfacing, such as Ban-rol or other mono-filament waistband stabilizer – Cut to measure (approximately half of your waist circumference plus 4"(10.2cm)). See notes for substitution option.
Elastic:
  • 1 1/2”(3.8cm) wide non-roll elastic – Cut to measure (approximately half of your waist circumference minus 1"(2.5cm)).

Buttons:

  • (5) - 1/2”(12mm) or (19L/20L) for integrated button placket
  • (1) - 3/4”-1”(19-25mm) or (29L/30L-40L) for button loop on waistband OR one additional concealed waistband closure if eliminating button loop on waistband (see notes).

Documents:

The pattern layouts are provided in three formats:

  • Printable pattern layouts (print-at-home and copyshop/A0)
  • Dimensioned pattern layouts to draft directly to the fabric
  • Projector files
Along with the pattern layouts, the digital PDF sewing pattern also includes a fully illustrated instruction booklet, printing instructions, and drafting instructions. After purchase, you will receive an email with your downloadable files. These files must be opened and downloaded/saved on a desktop or laptop computer.