Simplicity Skirts S1616

Buy the 1616 skirts sewing pattern from Simplicity. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Misses' knit or woven skirts feature flattering yokes with length and hemline variations. A, B, C suitable for knits can be made flared in maxi length or with hi-low hem or straight in knee length with front rouching detail. Pull on D, E suitable for woven fabrics have bias cut yoke and elastic waist has full gathered skirt in maxi or above knee length.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: A,B,C skirts sized for stretch knits only: jerseys, stretch velvet, two wat stretch, novelty knit fabrics. D,E skirts in laundered cottons, batiks, pique, poplin, sateen, challis, crepe de chime, laundered silks-rayons, gauze, voile, double georgette, soft lightweight linen and linen blends.

Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way designs fabrics or shrinkage.

Sizing: K5 (8-10-12-14-16) R5 (14-16-18-20-22) UK sizes K5 (6-12), R5 (10-18/20). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. C: one pkg of 1/4" wide elastic.

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