Buy the B6742 skirts, shorts and trousers sewing pattern from Butterick. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Straight skirt or straight leg, loose-fitting shorts and trousers have elastic waist, attached ties, side pockets and stitched hem. A: Below-knee, side slits. B: Above ankle, back slit. C: Above mid-knee. D: Above ankle. Purchased top.

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: Lightweight Broadcloth, Stretch Wovens, Lightweight Linen and Lightweight Poplin.

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

Sizing: B5 (8-10-12-14-16), F5 (16-18-20-22-24), which is approx. UK sizes B5 (6 – 12), F5 (12 – 20/22) based on our standardised size chart. Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. Skirt A, B, Shorts C, Pants D, E: 1¹/₄ yds. of ³/₄" Elastic. Also for A, B: Seam Binding.

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