Carmen Maxi-Skirt PDF Pattern

The Carmen Maxi Skirt

With this tutorial, we offer a sewing pattern for a long skirt made of 3 gathered panels. Very easy to sew and with a lovely effect!

You can play with fabrics: fine cotton, viscose, lightweight silk, etc., plain or patterned, and customize the elastic waistband: lurex, braided leather, colorful elastic, etc.

You will never get tired of making this long skirt pattern and wearing this flattering and feminine piece in different variations.

The tutorial is available in sizes 34 to 52. To know which size to sew, please refer to the size guide.

You will find cutting measurements inside the pattern along with instructions.

Level 1 – Beginner

You will learn how to:

• Make a hem

• Sew elastic

• Sew gathers

Prerequisite: straight stitching

Making time: 1h–1h30

Supplies:

• 2 m of fabric (140 cm width) for XS to M, and 2.85 m for L to XXL. Recommended fabrics: cotton canvas, batiste, Liberty® fabric, plumeti, poplin, broderie anglaise, viscose, silk chiffon, etc.

• One spool of matching thread

• 1 m of elastic band, 4–5 cm wide

Note: Seam allowances are included in the pattern measurements.

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