Paper sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons – Luella Skirt.

Sew yourself a floaty two-tier midi or three-tier maxi skirt with the Luella sewing pattern. The elasticated waistband offers a comfortable fit without any tricky fastenings. And of course its got pockets! A true wardrobe workhorse, Luella can be dressed up or down and styled for multiple seasons. Trust us, youll want to make more than one…

• Choice of two-tier midiskirtor three-tier maxiskirt
• Top tier skims thehips, while lower tiersare beautifully swishy
• Instructions guide you through joiningtiers witheithera classic gathered seam or a decorative exposed frill seam
• Optional pockets, anchored into the waist seam for a sleek finish
• A perfect blank canvas for bold prints, textures, or trim

SKILL LEVEL– Confident Beginners

SIZE RANGE– UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS– Light– to medium-weight woven fabrics that gather easily, such as cotton lawn, poplin, double gauze,seersucker,linen blends,viscose(rayon),or crpe.

SUPPLIES

• Fabric (see image + back of envelope)
• Matching thread
• 40mm (1 1/2in) wide elastic to the length of your waist measurement
• 2medium/largesafety pins
• For optional pockets:a piece ofiron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)approx.25x25cm(10x10in)
• Sewing machine and basic tools