PDF SEWING PATTERN | SHEPHERD Skirt | Merchant & Mills | UK 6–18

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: UK 6–18
Language: English only

The Shepherd Skirt PDF sewing pattern by Merchant & Mills is a pleated A-line skirt with a timeless, practical silhouette. It features slanted pockets, side button fastenings and carefully placed pleats that create comfortable fullness without excessive bulk.

Sew the Shepherd in linen for a soft, flowing everyday skirt or choose cotton twill, denim or needlecord for a more structured and durable finish. The skirt can be made lined or unlined, making it easy to adapt for different fabrics and seasons.

All seam allowances are 1.5 cm (⅝") unless otherwise stated and are included in the pattern.

• Pleated A-line skirt
• Slanted front pockets
• Side button fastenings
• Pleats for comfortable fullness
• Lined or unlined construction
• Finished length of approximately 83 cm (32¾")
• Intermediate sewing project
• UK sizes 6–18

The Shepherd Skirt works beautifully in light to medium-weight woven fabrics, including:

• Linen
• Cotton poplin
• Cotton voile
• Cotton twill
  
• TENCEL™/linen blends
• Needlecord
• 4–8 oz denim
• Lightweight wool
  

Linen, cotton voile and TENCEL™ blends create a softer, more fluid skirt, while twill, denim and needlecord give the pleats additional structure. Narrow fabrics may need to be pieced as indicated in the pattern instructions.

• Matching sewing thread
• 8 × 15 mm (⅝") buttons
• 0.35 m (½ yd) fusible interfacing
• Lining fabric for the lined version

• Size 6: Bust 78 cm (30¾"), Waist 61 cm (24"), Hips 86 cm (34")
• Size 8: Bust 82 cm (32¼"), Waist 65 cm (25½"), Hips 90 cm (35½")
• Size 10: Bust 86 cm (33¾"), Waist 69 cm (27"), Hips 94 cm (37")
• Size 12: Bust 91 cm (35¾"), Waist 74 cm (29"), Hips 99 cm (39")
• Size 14: Bust 96 cm (37¾"), Waist 79 cm (31"), Hips 104 cm (41")
• Size 16: Bust 100 cm (39¼"), Waist 84 cm (33"), Hips 109 cm (43")
• Size 18: Bust 106 cm (41¾"), Waist 89 cm (35"), Hips 114 cm (45")

• Size 6: Waist 68.7 cm (27"), Length 83 cm (32¾")
• Size 8: Waist 72.7 cm (28½"), Length 83 cm (32¾")
• Size 10: Waist 76.7 cm (30"), Length 83 cm (32¾")
• Size 12: Waist 81.7 cm (32"), Length 83 cm (32¾")
• Size 14: Waist 86.7 cm (34"), Length 83 cm (32¾")
• Size 16: Waist 91.7 cm (36"), Length 83 cm (32¾")
• Size 18: Waist 96.7 cm (38"), Length 83 cm (32¾")

The finished length is measured from the centre front and includes the waistband.

The following quantities apply to both the lined and unlined versions.

• 110 cm (43½") wide, with nap: Sizes 6–18: 4.25 m (4¾ yd)
• 110 cm (43½") wide, without nap: Sizes 6–18: 3.95 m (4¼ yd)
• 120 cm (47") wide, with or without nap: Sizes 6–10: 2.4 m (2¾ yd); Sizes 12–18: 4.25 m (4¾ yd)
• 140 cm (55") wide, with or without nap: Sizes 6–10: 2.1 m (2¼ yd); Sizes 12–18: 2.25 m (2½ yd)
• 150 cm (60") wide, with or without nap: Sizes 6–18: 2.1 m (2¼ yd)

For the 110 cm wide layout without nap, the waistband is positioned parallel to the selvedge.

• 110 cm (43½") wide: Sizes 6–18: 3.8 m (4 yd)
• 120 cm (47") wide: Sizes 6–18: 3.8 m (4 yd)
• 140–150 cm (55–60") wide: Sizes 6–18: 2.25 m (2½ yd)

All sizes and fabric widths require 0.35 m (½ yd) of lining fabric for the internal components.

• Lined and unlined skirt options
• A0 copy shop file 2 pages
• A4 and US Letter home-printing files 45 pages
• Illustrated sewing instructions in English
• Instant PDF download

The Shepherd combines practical pockets and durable construction with an elegant pleated A-line silhouette. Fabric choice completely transforms the finished garment, allowing you to make anything from a floaty linen skirt to a structured denim or cotton twill version.