Grainline Studio : Reed Skirt

GARMENT DETAILS

The Reed is an A-line skirt with multiple pocket and closure options. Views A and B feature an inset pocket and a button front closure. Views C and D have patch pockets and a center back invisible zipper. The Reed also has two length options : A and C hit just above the knee while B and D fall mid calf.

Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, inserting an invisible zipper, sewing buttonholes, attaching buttons, topstitching, and hemming.

This pattern is for women's sizes 0 - 18

SUGGESTED FABRICS

Medium to heavy weight fabrics such as denim, twill, corduroy, and linen. Generally anything described as “bottom weight.” Extra fabric is needed to match plaids, stripes or one-way design fabrics.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

View A
45" wide : 1 3/4 - 2 1/8 yds
54" wide : 1 5/8 - 1 7/8 yds

View B
45" wide : 2 1/2 - 2 3/4 yds
54" wide : 2 1/4 - 2 3/8 yds

View C
45" wide : 1 3/4 yds
54" wide : 1 5/8 - 1 3/4 yds

View D
45" wide : 2 1/4 - 2 1/2 yds
54" wide : 2 - 2 1/4 yds

NOTIONS

Thread; 1 yd fusible interfacing; Views A & B : eight 5/8" buttons; Views C & D : 12" invisible zipper, hook & eye