Luella Skirt | Tilly and the Buttons | Sewing Pattern

Sew yourself a floaty two-tier midi or three-tier maxi skirt with the Luella sewing pattern. The elasticated waistband offers a comfortable fit without any tricky fastenings. And of course it’s got pockets! A true wardrobe workhorse, Luella can be dressed up or down and styled for multiple seasons.

Choice of two-tier midi skirt or three-tier maxi skirt
Top tier skims the hips, while lower tiers are beautifully swishy
Instructions guide you through joining tiers with either a classic gathered seam or a decorative exposed frill seam
Optional pockets, anchored into the waist seam for a sleek finish
A perfect blank canvas for bold prints, textures, or trims

Designer: Tilly and the Buttons
Pattern Format: Printed Paper
Size: UK 6-34
Difficulty: Improving Beginner

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics that gather easily, such as cotton lawn, poplin, double gauze, seersucker, linen blends, viscose (rayon), or crêpe.

SUPPLIES:

Fabric (see above)
Matching thread
40mm (1 1/2in) wide elastic to the length of your waist measurement
2 medium/large safety pins
For optional pockets: a piece of iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric) approx. 25x25cm (10x10in)
Sewing machine and basic tools