*** This pattern is a part of our Zero Waste Collection. Check out the rest of the collection here ***  

Children's sewing pattern suitable for sewists with mid-level skills. For use with woven or stretch woven fabrics.

Complete start to finish video tutorial for the Zero Waste Pleated Skirt Pattern can be found here: https://youtu.be/qHvT1ot65R4

The Zero Waste Pleated Skirt pattern by Thread Faction Studio features:

• Mid-rise design
• Fitted waistband
• Side zip and button closure
• Adjustable back waist elastic
• Top stitched knife pleats
• Knee and mini length options
• Custom fitting instructions

Sizes: Children's sizes 2 - 14

File types: A4/Letter size PDF (for home printers), A0 size PDF (for printshops) and a projector file too.

Difficulty: Mid-Level Skills

All the patterns in the Zero Waste Collection are cut from a single rectangular piece (or pieces if there is a lining) of fabric with no waste. This leaves you with only usable rectangular remnants the size of which depends the size of the pattern and the width of the original fabric.

We know that this type of pattern cutting is not a 'fix all' for waste in the sewing world, but it is our step in the right direction and we really hope you enjoy the patterns as much as we do.

This is a multi-sized pattern in children's sizes 2 - 14.  A link to the size charts including all measurements is included just below the product title above.

Fabrics

This pattern is designed for medium weight woven or stretch woven fabrics. These include (but are not limited to): quilting weight cotton through to lighter weight denim, drill or suiting, stretch shirting or lighter weight stretch suiting. 

Other needs

• A 10cm (4") or 15cm (6") dress/skirt zip (shorter zip for sizes 2 to 7 and the longer for sizes 8 to 14).
• A single button 12mm (1/2") in diameter (approx.) or 1 x snap fastener.
• 8cm (3 1/4") of mid-weight fusible interfacing for the waistband and zip.
• 2cm (3/4") wide buttonhole elastic.
• Additional 12mm (1/2") diameter button for back waist elastic.
• Co-ordinating thread.

Fabric amounts