Buy the Helen Skirt sewing pattern from The Patterns Room. This timeless and versatile A-line, bias cut midi skirt has a beautiful drape. It fits smoothly over the hips and closes with an invisible zipper at the side seam. Dress it down in summer with sandals or sneakers and dress it up in winter with high heels or boots. It is shown in the image gallery with a matching Hope Bucket Hat.

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

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Satin quality fabrics are the classic choice for this pattern. It also works with medium weight fabrics such as soft denim, soft gabardine or wool.

Fabric requirements: 150 cm (59") wide fabric: 135 - 170 cm (53.1" - 67").

Sizing: 10 – 18 (approx. UK 8 – 14) or 20 – 28 (approx. UK 16 – 24). Please check the size chart.

Notions: Interfacing; invisible zipper, 20 cm (7.5").

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern; A0 copy shop file (1 long sheet). This pattern has layers so you can choose which size(s) to print.

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