Lara Skirt - PDF Sewing Pattern
Lara Skirt - PDF Sewing Pattern
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Lara is an elegant a-line skirt with clean lines. Perfect for swishing in a luxurious fabric, Lara has side panels with distinctive large pockets and partially stitched pleats and falls to a flowy, midi hem. Wear with a long-sleeved knit top and boots for a cozy winter look, or heeled sandals and a dress shirt for an elevated summer look.
The skirt features an invisible zipper, and the waistband is finished with a facing. Without side seams, the side panel and pleat construction add visual interest to the minimalist design.
Seam binding is used for clean finishings but an overlocker is also possible.
Wear Lara elegantly paired with the Milla Tie Top or create a casual look with a Tyra tee!
Sizes: 34 - 60 (more information).
Samples is made in TENCEL™, wool/silk suiting blend, cotton and stretch poly double crepe. For this pattern, I recommend woven fabrics with drape, such as mid-weight silk crepe, noil and satin, viscose, linen, challis, wool crepe, suiting and tweed or synthetic alternatives.
Fabrics with less drape such as cotton twill can be used for a more structured look. Consider adding topstitching to the pocket edges and pleats to emphasize the details.
For reference, I wear the brown and grey samples in size 36. Lilli wears the checkered sample in size 52 with no alterations, and Sylvia wears her orange version in size 46 graded down to a 44 at the waist.
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Sizing
I draft and grade my sewing patterns for a height of 5’5” (1.65m) from size 34 to 60 (see below). When applicable, the size range is divided between 34-46, developed for B/C cup size, and 46-60, developed for a DD cup size.
If your body measurements are at least one size outside of the size range, I grade up or down at no cost.
See the sizing page for more information.
PDF Pattern information
This is a PDF sewing pattern, you will receive access to a download link immediately after completing your purchase.
Files are delivered in a zip file meant to be decompressed. The zip file contains:
- Instructions in English and in French with: a cutter's must, a printing layout, an order of operations, and step-by-step illustrated instructions.
- Layered PDF patterns pieces for both size ranges in 3 formats: print at home for US letter or A4, A0, and Projector;
You need to open the pattern files with Adobe Reader and ensure that printing options are set to "Actual Size" or "Custom size 100%".
More information
Just Patterns products are meant for fashion lovers and dressmakers who already know the basics of sewing. If you need help sewing your garment, I curate a list of helpful information on the resource page!