Classic denim gets a curve-friendly update with the Ellis Skirt! Designed for stretch wovens, you can customize your pattern for a flawless fit with two different pelvis options in “apple” or “pear” shapes. Add a shaped yoke, fitted waistband and tailored back darts for a skirt you’ll love.
View A is styled like an iconic jean skirt, featuring a knee-length hem, front slit, rivets, belt loops, and rounded 5-pocket design, while View B is a flirty mini-skirt with clever diagonal pockets and topstitching detail.
This Cashmerette pattern includes:
- Two pelvis shape options, for “apple” or “pear” figures (see the instructions for how to choose your shape)
- A sizing calculator which will tell you exactly which size to make (go to Cashmerette.com/sizing)
- A beautifully illustrated and detailed instruction booklet, to help you no matter your sewing level
- A full photographic sewalong on our blog with tips and techniques that go beyond the instruction booklet
- Support from our online community and the designer herself (see the instructions for details).
SEWING LEVEL: Intermediate
SIZING: 12 to 28, with apple and pear pelvis options – includes 32 – 48” waist and 42 – 58” hip. Find your size in seconds using our size calculator at Cashmerette.com/sizing
RECOMMENDED FABRIC: Main: Mid- to heavy-weight stretch woven fabrics such as denim (10 – 12 oz), corduroy, or canvas, with at least 15% stretch across the grain. Lining: non-stretch cotton. Interfacing: knit (stretch) or woven fusible, depending on preference for stretch in waistband.
NOTIONS: Denim / jeans needle, topstitching needle, regular thread, topstitching thread, 7” (18 cm) metal jeans zipper, 1 jeans button or hook and bar closure, 8 jeans rivets (optional).
TOOLS: Point turner, hammer, awl (or nail).
