Hope Skirts
Hope Skirts
V40
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) and 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.
| Pattern Size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | 31½" | 32½" | 34" | 36" | 38" | 40" | 42" | 44" | 46" | 48" |
| Waist | 24" | 25" | 26½" | 28" | 30" | 32" | 34" | 36" | 38" | 40" |
| Hip | 33½" | 34½" | 36" | 38" | 40" | 42" | 44" | 46" | 48" | 50" |
| Sizes 4-22 Included in each pattern. | ||||||||||