PDF SEWING PATTERN | Heroine Skirt | Merchant & Mills

PDF SEWING PATTERN | Heroine Skirt | Merchant & Mills 

Skill Level : Experienced
Sizes : UK 6–18
Language : English Only

The Heroine Skirt by Merchant & Mills is a slim-fitting denim skirt inspired by classic jeans construction. Designed with a shaped waistband, traditional jean-style details, and a practical back vent, it offers a timeless silhouette that pairs effortlessly with handmade or ready-to-wear wardrobes.

Created for experienced sewists, the Heroine Skirt introduces professional denim sewing techniques while remaining achievable on a domestic sewing machine. The pattern uses topstitched seams instead of traditional flat-felled jeans seams, making construction easier while maintaining an authentic denim finish.

Pattern Features

• Slim-fitting denim skirt
• Classic jeans-inspired styling
• Shaped waistband
• Back vent for ease of movement
• Topstitched seam construction
• Professional denim details
• Sizes UK 6–18
• Experienced sewing project

Recommended Fabrics

• Denim (8–12.5 oz)
• Up to 14 oz denim when using a heavy-duty sewing machine

Sewing Tip: Pre-wash your denim before cutting. Wash the fabric separately on its first wash using a gentle 30°C cycle with a low spin. If white crease marks develop, press the fabric while still damp. Avoid tumble drying.

Supplies Required

• Matching sewing thread
• 7" metal jeans zipper
• Jeans needle
• Large-eye sewing needle
• Plain cotton fabric for pocket bags
• Heavy-duty or topstitch thread
• Matching standard thread for the bobbin
• 1 button (approximately 18 mm)

Fabric Requirements

• 83 cm (33") wide: Size 6: 1.8 m • Sizes 8–12: 2.0 m • Sizes 14–18: 2.2 m
• 120 cm (47") wide: Size 6: 1.3 m • Sizes 8–12: 1.35 m • Sizes 14–18: 1.8 m
• 140 cm (55") wide: Size 6: 1.15 m • Sizes 8–12: 1.2 m • Sizes 14–18: 1.35 m
• 150 cm (60") wide: Size 6: 1.0 m • Sizes 8–12: 1.1 m • Sizes 14–18: 1.25 m
• Pocket bag fabric (110–150 cm wide): 0.3 m

Finished Measurements

• Finished waist: 64.5–92.5 cm (25⅜–36⅜")
• Finished hips: 87.5–115.5 cm (34½–45½")
• Centre front length: 72 cm (28⅜")

PDF Pattern Includes

• Print-at-home pattern (A4 & US Letter): 33 pages
• A0 copy shop format: 2 pages
• Illustrated sewing instructions

Why You'll Love It

The Heroine Skirt is the perfect project for sewists looking to master denim sewing techniques while creating a timeless wardrobe staple. Its flattering fitted silhouette, authentic jeans details, and durable construction make it a skirt you'll wear for years to come.