Sewing a Frida-style skirt: instructions with pattern

Sew a Frida-style skirt: It's easy with the Frida skirt sewing pattern. It is simply sewn from woven fabric. The flattering cut also looks great in larger sizes.

The most important things at a glance

• You can easily sew this great skirt entirely with a sewing machine; you don't need an overlock.
• The Frida skirt sewing pattern is available in A4 to print out yourself and in A0 for plotting.
• The pattern runs a bit small, so you may want to sew one size larger.

What is special about the Frida-style skirt?

This is the sewing pattern for the artist in you: wild, colorful, and wonderful!

The Frida skirt has a beautiful, wide waistband that emphasizes your feminine curves. Below the waistband, which closes with an invisible zipper, cleverly placed box pleats provide generous fullness and a swinging hem.

The waistband is topstitched along the top and bottom edges so it always keeps its nice shape.

The sophisticated cut features deep box pleats only at the front and back. This prevents it from bunching at the hips and creates a beautiful silhouette.

You can give the skirt an extra eye-catching detail with a scalloped hem. Give it a try! :)

Everything included in the eBook

• detailed, illustrated sewing instructions
• sewing pattern in sizes 34 - 60 in mini, midi, and maxi lengths
• sewing pattern for the elastic waistband
• sewing pattern format A4 and A0 as PDF in a ZIP file
• tables for body measurements, fabric consumption
• tiling plan
• skill level: beginner with some sewing experience
• fit: runs a bit small, consider sewing one size larger

Supplies you need for sewing

• non-elastic fabrics, e.g., cotton fabrics, denim, canvas, or linen
• 1 invisible zipper, 20 cm long^*
• or: 60 cm of jersey or cuff fabric
• pins^*
• marking pen^*
• scissors^*
• sewing machine
• invisible zipper foot

Sewing a Frida-style skirt: Which size?

Sewing a Frida skirt: Which fabrics are suitable?

Suitable are all non-elastic fabrics such as:

• woven cotton (e.g., chambray fabrics or Kokka fabrics)^*
• linen fabrics^*
• canvas^*

But elastic fabrics like jersey or stretch denim are also great for this seductive skirt!

The firmer the fabric, the better the beautiful box pleats below the waistband will stand out.

Expressive prints on woven cotton^* look very nice. Or embroidered border fabrics^* in bright colors.

You can also get unique batik fabrics^* like the pink fabric with circles at Fabric Freedom.

Sewing a Frida-style skirt: Fabric consumption

Sewing a Frida-style skirt: What to combine it with?

The more expressive the skirt, the simpler the top you pair it with can be. A simple, solid-colored top keeps the focus on the magnificent skirt. Add some simple ballet flats or sandals, and your summer outfit is ready.

And, if you dare, put a flower in your hair. Frida says hello! ;)

Can you also sew the skirt with an elastic waistband?

Of course!

Instead of a zipper, you can also sew the skirt with a wide elastic waistband made of jersey or cuff fabric. A pattern for the nice wide waistband as well as complete sewing instructions for a skirt with an elastic waistband are included in the eBook.

By the way: the great pattern is also available in a children's version with a soft, comfortable waistband.

Happy simple sewing,

your Sabine

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