Buy the 5978 tiered skirts sewing pattern from Burda. It’s perfect for a beginner dressmaker. Swingy, tiered skirts with an elastic waist are easy to sew and can be combined in so many ways. The length and your choice of fabric will make the difference. Sew yourself a new favourite skirt!

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Cotton, viscose-rayon, blends, crepe.

Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way design fabrics or shrinkage.

Sizing: A (8-10-12-14-16-18-20-22), which is approx. UK sizes A (6 – 18) based on our standardised size chart. Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. A,B,C: Elastic; 1 1/2" (3.5cm) x 32" - 40" (80 - 100cm).

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