The Story
Shadi is as simple as a skirt sewing pattern can possibly be. The stretch fabric and elasticated waistband make this knee-length, high-waist pencil skirt super easy to sew and fit.
Skill Level: Beginner
Sizes: EUR 32-56 | US 0-24 | UK 4-28
Recommended Fabrics:
Select a stable, medium weight knit fabric with a stretch percentage of 40 to 50%. Choose a fabric with good recovery, such as ponte or rib knit. Make sure that also your interfacing has at least 40 % stretch.
Materials Needed:
- Sizes 32–42: Fusible knit interfacing, 15 cm (1/8 yd)
- Sizes 44–56: Fusible knit interfacing, 30 cm (3/8 yd)
- 4 cm (1 5/8”) elastic, your waist circumference
PDF Pattern Includes:
- Print-at-home PDF: 8 home printer pages
- Copy-shop PDF: One A1 sheet
- Projector pattern
- PDF instructions: 9 pages
- Print preview
Patterns and instructions are in English. All seam allowances are included.
We can also print your pattern for you at gather here!
Choose the PDF + Wide-Format Print option to receive both the PDF download (sent to your email) and the Shadi Pencil Skirt pattern printed on 1 sheet of 36" wide paper. You won't even need to upload the file you just downloaded from us!
Need your instruction booklet printed, too?
We are now offering US Letter (8.5" x 11") sized printing for smaller format patterns and instructions! The Shadi includes 9 pages of instructions. Please see the listing at this link for more information!
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS
| Size EUR/US/UK | Unit | 32/0/4 | 34/2/6 | 36/4/8 | 38/6/10 | 40/8/12 | 42/10/14 | 44/12/16 | 46/14/18 | 48/16/20 | 50/18/22 | 52/20/24 | 54/22/26 | 56/24/28 |
| Fabric width 150 cm | cm | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| Fabric width 115 cm | cm | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 85 | 85 | 140 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 |
| Fabric width 60" | yd | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 |
| Fabric width 45" | yd | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 |
Note that for patterned or napped fabrics the fabric requirement may be higher.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
| Size EUR/US/UK | Unit | 32/0/4 | 34/2/6 | 36/4/8 | 38/6/10 | 40/8/12 | 42/10/14 | 44/12/16 | 46/14/18 | 48/16/20 | 50/18/22 | 52/20/24 | 54/22/26 | 56/24/28 |
| Waist | cm | 59 | 63 | 67 | 71 | 75 | 79 | 83 | 87 | 93 | 99 | 105 | 111 | 117 |
| inch | 23 1/4 | 24 3/4 | 26 3/8 | 28 | 29 1/2 | 31 1/8 | 32 5/8 | 34 1/4 | 36 5/8 | 39 | 41 3/8 | 43 3/4 | 46 1/8 | |
| Hip | cm | 78.5 | 82.5 | 86.5 | 90.5 | 94.5 | 98.5 | 102.5 | 106.5 | 112.5 | 118.5 | 124.5 | 130.5 | 136.5 |
| inch | 30 7/8 | 32 1/2 | 34 | 35 5/8 | 37 1/4 | 38 3/4 | 40 3/8 | 41 7/8 | 44 1/4 | 46 5/8 | 49 | 51 3/8 | 53 3/4 | |
| Length (CB waist to hem) | cm | 58 | 58.5 | 59 | 59.5 | 60 | 60.5 | 61 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 |
| inch | 22 7/8 | 23 | 23 1/4 | 23 3/8 | 23 5/8 | 23 7/8 | 24 | 24 1/4 | 24 1/4 | 24 1/4 | 24 1/4 | 24 1/4 | 24 1/4 |
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Shadi is as simple as a skirt sewing pattern can possibly be. The stretch fabric and elasticated waistband make this knee-length, high-waist pencil skirt super easy to sew and fit.
Skill Level: Beginner
Sizes: EUR 32-56 | US 0-24 | UK 4-28
Recommended Fabrics:
Select a stable, medium weight knit fabric with a stretch percentage of 40 to 50%. Choose a fabric with good recovery, such as ponte or rib knit. Make sure that also your interfacing has at least 40 % stretch.
Materials Needed:
- Sizes 32–42: Fusible knit interfacing, 15 cm (1/8 yd)
- Sizes 44–56: Fusible knit interfacing, 30 cm (3/8 yd)
- 4 cm (1 5/8”) elastic, your waist circumference
PDF Pattern Includes:
- Print-at-home PDF: 8 home printer pages
- Copy-shop PDF: One A1 sheet
- Projector pattern
- PDF instructions: 9 pages
- Print preview
Patterns and instructions are in English. All seam allowances are included.
We can also print your pattern for you at gather here!
Choose the PDF + Wide-Format Print option to receive both the PDF download (sent to your email) and the Shadi Pencil Skirt pattern printed on 1 sheet of 36" wide paper. You won't even need to upload the file you just downloaded from us!
Need your instruction booklet printed, too?
We are now offering US Letter (8.5" x 11") sized printing for smaller format patterns and instructions! The Shadi includes 9 pages of instructions. Please see the listing at this link for more information!
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS
| Size EUR/US/UK | Unit | 32/0/4 | 34/2/6 | 36/4/8 | 38/6/10 | 40/8/12 | 42/10/14 | 44/12/16 | 46/14/18 | 48/16/20 | 50/18/22 | 52/20/24 | 54/22/26 | 56/24/28 |
| Fabric width 150 cm | cm | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| Fabric width 115 cm | cm | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 85 | 85 | 140 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 |
| Fabric width 60" | yd | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 |
| Fabric width 45" | yd | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 |
Note that for patterned or napped fabrics the fabric requirement may be higher.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
| Size EUR/US/UK | Unit | 32/0/4 | 34/2/6 | 36/4/8 | 38/6/10 | 40/8/12 | 42/10/14 | 44/12/16 | 46/14/18 | 48/16/20 | 50/18/22 | 52/20/24 | 54/22/26 | 56/24/28 |
| Waist | cm | 59 | 63 | 67 | 71 | 75 | 79 | 83 | 87 | 93 | 99 | 105 | 111 | 117 |
| inch | 23 1/4 | 24 3/4 | 26 3/8 | 28 | 29 1/2 | 31 1/8 | 32 5/8 | 34 1/4 | 36 5/8 | 39 | 41 3/8 | 43 3/4 | 46 1/8 | |
| Hip | cm | 78.5 | 82.5 | 86.5 | 90.5 | 94.5 | 98.5 | 102.5 | 106.5 | 112.5 | 118.5 | 124.5 | 130.5 | 136.5 |
| inch | 30 7/8 | 32 1/2 | 34 | 35 5/8 | 37 1/4 | 38 3/4 | 40 3/8 | 41 7/8 | 44 1/4 | 46 5/8 | 49 | 51 3/8 | 53 3/4 | |
| Length (CB waist to hem) | cm | 58 | 58.5 | 59 | 59.5 | 60 | 60.5 | 61 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 |
| inch | 22 7/8 | 23 | 23 1/4 | 23 3/8 | 23 5/8 | 23 7/8 | 24 | 24 1/4 | 24 1/4 | 24 1/4 | 24 1/4 | 24 1/4 | 24 1/4 |
