Liesl + Co Soho Shorts and Skirt

Buy the Soho Shorts and Skirt sewing pattern from Liesl + Co. These stylish pleated shorts and skirt sit 1" below the natural waist. Both styles include a contour waistband, invisible zipper at the side seam, front pockets, and front and back pleats.

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

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you'll need to download the digital instructions, as we don't print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Woven fabrics including chambray, cotton poplin, corduroy, shirtings, linen, rayon, denim, and wool.

Fabric requirements:

View A: 44″ (112 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/4 - 2 yd (1.6 - 1.8 m) // 58″ (147 cm) wide fabric: 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 yd (1.2 - 1.4 m).

View B: 44″ (112 cm) wide fabric: 2 - 2 1/4 yd (1.8 - 2.1 m) // 58″ (147 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/4 yd (1.6 m).

Lining (optional): 1/2 yd (0.5 m).

Sizing: US 0 – 20 (approx. UK 8 – 20). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Coordinating thread; lining (optional: lightweight self fabric can be used instead of lining); 8" invisible zipper; stable lightweight interfacing (fusible or sew-in); 1 yd (0.9 m) of 1/4" twill tape (to stabilise waistband).

PDF pattern includes: Illustrated instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (33 pages); 36″ wide copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets). The print-at-home pattern is a layered PDF so you can print only the size(s) you need.

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