The Fiore Skirt is a chic, high-waisted A-line skirt with just the right amount of flare and volume. A beginner friendly pattern with multiple variations, this elevated basic has tons of outfit potential.
Available in above or below the knee lengths, the Fiore Skirt has three views. View A is a simple flared skirt with an invisible zipper at the back. View B is an asymmetrical wrap skirt with single hip pocket. View C buttons up the front with curved patch pockets.
SKILL LEVEL - Level 1 / 5
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - All views can be made with crisp wovens such as linen, chambray, denim, twill, poplin, lightweight canvas, and structured cottons. Please note: Views A and B can also be made with drapier fabrics like rayon challis, tencel, or silk, but the patch pocket for View C should not be sewn with fluid fabrics.
SUPPLIES -
- Lightweight non-stretch fusible interfacing (1.25 yd / 1.1m)
- View A = 7” (18cm) invisible zipper View B = 2 x buttons - 1/2” - 3/4” (13-19mm)
- View B = scrap of 1/4” (6mm) twill tape or ribbon for loop closure (optional)
- View C = 6-8 buttons - 1/2” (13mm)
- Views B & C: Fray Stop & buttonhole chisel or seam ripper to open buttonholes
- Polyester thread
- Marking tool
SIZES (BODY MEASUREMENTS)
| MEASUREMENTS | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUST (INCHES) | 31″ | 32″ | 33″ | 34″ | 35″ | 36.5″ | 38″ | 40″ | 42″ | 44″ | 46″ |
| BUST (CM) | 79cm | 82cm | 84cm | 86cm | 89cm | 93cm | 97cm | 102cm | 107cm | 112cm | 117cm |
| WAIST (INCHES) | 24″ | 25″ | 26″ | 27″ | 28″ | 29.5″ | 31″ | 33″ | 35″ | 37″ | 39″ |
| WAIST (CM) | 61cm | 64cm | 66cm | 69cm | 71cm | 75cm | 79cm | 84cm | 90cm | 94cm | 99cm |
| HIP (INCHES) | 33″ | 34″ | 35″ | 36″ | 37″ | 38.5″ | 40″ | 42″ | 44″ | 46″ | 48″ |
| HIP (CM) | 84cm | 86cm | 89cm | 91cm | 94cm | 98cm | 102cm | 107cm | 112cm | 117cm | 122cm |
