PDF SEWING PATTERN | SK001 Elastic-Waist Skirt | The Form Edit | BILINGUAL (FR / EN)

PDF SEWING PATTERN | SK001 Elastic-Waist Skirt | The Form Edit | BILINGUAL (FR / EN)

Skill Level: Beginner (1/5)
Sizes: XS–4XL
Language: Bilingual – French & English

The SK001 Elastic-Waist Skirt by The Form Edit reimagines the classic gathered skirt with a comfortable silhouette and playful, customizable details. Featuring an elasticated waistband, gathered hip panels and a flattering midi length, this beginner-friendly sewing pattern makes it easy to create a unique everyday wardrobe staple.

Choose a minimalist finish, add a decorative band along the gathered seam or create a contrasting casing with a drawstring. From understated linen to colourful printed cotton, SK001 offers endless possibilities for expressing your personal style.

Pattern Features

• Comfortable elasticated waistband
• Gathered panels at the hips
• Midi-length silhouette, falling approximately at mid-calf
• Two length options: Regular and Tall
• Option A: Applied casing with optional drawstring
• Option B: Decorative band along the gathered seam
• Opportunity to combine contrasting fabrics, colours and prints
• Suitable for woven fabrics and adaptable to lightweight knits
• Seam allowances included: 1 cm (3/8") for assembly seams
• Hem allowance included: 2.5 cm (1")

Length Options

• Regular: Recommended for heights of 173 cm (5'8") or less
• Tall: Recommended for heights over 173 cm (5'8")

Suggested Fabrics

• Cotton poplin
• Seersucker
• Linen and linen blends
• Cotton chambray
• Lightweight cotton twill
• Light- to medium-weight woven cotton
• Lightweight jersey or rib knit, with adjustments to seam construction

Notions & Supplies

• Approximately 1 m of 3.2 cm (1 1/4") wide waistband elastic
• One small piece of interfacing, 2.5 × 3.8 cm (1" × 1 1/2"), to reinforce the buttonhole area
• Matching thread
• Sewing clips or pins
• Fabric marking pencil or chalk
• Optional loop turner and safety pin for the drawstring

Size Chart – Body Measurements

XS: Bust 79–84 cm | Waist 61–66 cm | Hips 84–89 cm
S: Bust 84–89 cm | Waist 66–71 cm | Hips 89–94 cm
M: Bust 89–94 cm | Waist 71–76 cm | Hips 94–99 cm
L: Bust 97–102 cm | Waist 79–84 cm | Hips 102–107 cm
XL: Bust 104–109 cm | Waist 86–91 cm | Hips 109–114 cm
2XL: Bust 112–117 cm | Waist 94–99 cm | Hips 117–122 cm
3XL: Bust 119–125 cm | Waist 102–108 cm | Hips 124–130 cm
4XL: Bust 127–132 cm | Waist 109–114 cm | Hips 132–140 cm

Fabric Requirements

Fabric Width: 152 cm (60")
XS: 1.75 m
S: 2 m
M: 2 m
L: 2.25 m
XL: 2 m
2XL: 2.25 m
3XL: 2.25 m
4XL: 2.25 m

Fabric Width: 114 cm (45")
Please consult the pattern's fabric requirements chart for the appropriate yardage before purchasing narrower fabric.

Waistband Elastic – Cut Length

XS: 64 cm
S: 69 cm
M: 74 cm
L: 82 cm
XL: 89 cm
2XL: 97 cm
3XL: 105 cm
4XL: 114 cm

PDF Pattern Includes

• A0 printable copyshop pattern – 2 pages
• A0 Dark Mode projector pattern – 3 pages
• US Letter print-at-home pattern – 28 pages
• Illustrated sewing instructions in French and English – 16 pages per language
• Regular and Tall length options
• Options A and B for personalized finishes
• Size chart, fabric requirements and sewing guidance