Favorite Things Pattern Designs

Hope Skirts

V040

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This very easy, bias skirt with flattering fit, is constructed with a single pattern piece. It has a pull on elastic waist and fits on the hips, coming in three lengths: Mini, Midi, and Maxi. Accessorize with beaded bias tube belt.

Favorite Things will give $2.00 from the sale of the Hope Skirts pattern to purchase sewing machines for Dalit Women in India. (Total cost for a treadle sewing machine and tailoring training is $200.) For more info visit: www.favoritethings.net/hopeskirts

Materials List

MINI
1 1/4 yards (sizes 4-14)
or 1 1/2 yards (sizes 16-22) fabric
1 pkg. 3/8” elastic
thread
Optional –8-3/4” buttons

MIDI
1 3/4yards (sizes 4-8)
or 2 yards (sizes 10-14)
or 2 1/2 yards (sizes 16-22) fabric
1 pkg. 3/8” elastic
thread

MAXI
3 1/4 yards (sizes 4-14)
or 3 1/2 yards (sizes 16-22) fabric
1 pkg. 3/8” elastic
thread

BELT
1/2 yard fabric
thread
Optional– 4-16 beads (with 1/4” holes)

Suitable Fabrics

We used cotton (Clothworks and Rowan Fabrics) for our models. Silk, rayon, and polyester would also be suitable.