FABRICS:
We recommend 4-way stretch knit fabrics when sewing this skirt. You can use 2 way stretch knit just keep in mind that you'll need a 4-way stretch knit for the waistband.
You will find more extensive information about fabrics in the tutorial.
4-WAY STRETCH KNITS SUGGESTIONS:
Ponte, Cotton Lycra, Polyester Elastane Jersey, Swimwear Spandex, Rayon Elastane, ITY Jersey, Bamboo elastane, Modal elastane, Viscose elastane, stretch velvet (velour), panne velvet, stretch lace.
2-WAY STRETCH KNITS SUGGESTIONS:
Ponte, Polyester Knits, Polyester Jacquard, Rayon Knits.
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS (METRES):
The following table outlines fabric requirements based on 150cm fabric.
| Size (AU) |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
| MINI |
0.8 |
0.8 |
0.8 |
0.8 |
0.9 |
0.9 |
0.9 |
1 |
1.1 |
| KNEE |
0.9 |
0.9 |
0.9 |
0.9 |
1 |
1 |
1.1 |
1.2 |
1.3 |
| MIDI: Short |
1.3 |
1.4 |
1.4 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.6 |
1.6 |
1.7 |
1.8 |
| MIDI: Mid |
1.4 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.6 |
1.6 |
1.7 |
1.7 |
1.8 |
1.9 |
| MIDI: Tall |
1.5 |
1.6 |
1.6 |
1.7 |
1.7 |
1.8 |
1.8 |
1.9 |
2 |
| MAXI: Short |
1.7 |
1.7 |
1.7 |
1.8 |
1.8 |
1.9 |
1.8 |
2 |
2.1 |
| MAXI: Mid |
1.8 |
1.8 |
1.8 |
1.9 |
1.9 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.1 |
2.2 |
| MAXI: Tall |
1.9 |
1.9 |
1.9 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.1 |
2.1 |
2.2 |
2.3 |
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: YARDS
The following table outlines fabric requirements based on 60" fabric.
| Size (AU) |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
| MINI |
3/4 |
3/4 |
3/4 |
3/4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 1/4 |
| KNEE |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 1/8 |
1 1/8 |
1 1/4 |
1 1/4 |
1 1/4 |
| MIDI: Short |
1 1/2 |
1 1/2 |
1 1/2 |
1 3/4 |
1 3/4 |
1 3/4 |
1 3/4 |
1 3/4 |
2 |
| MIDI: Mid |
1 1/2 |
1 5/8 |
1 5/8 |
1 3/4 |
1 3/4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 1/8 |
| MIDI: Tall |
1 5/8 |
1 3/4 |
1 3/4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 1/8 |
2 1/8 |
| MAXI: Short |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 1/8 |
2 1/8 |
2 1/8 |
2 1/4 |
| MAXI: Mid |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 1/8 |
2 1/8 |
2 1/8 |
2 1/8 |
2 1/4 |
2 1/2 |
| MAXI: Tall |
2 1/8 |
2 1/8 |
2 1/8 |
2 1/8 |
2 1/8 |
2 1/4 |
2 1/4 |
2 1/2 |
2 1/2 |
