Ramona Skirt - Tilly And The Buttons

LEARN TO SEW A ZIPPED SKIRT

Meet Ramona, a sleek and chic pencil or mini skirt with dreamy details. Our step-by-step instructions and free video tutorial will teach you how to neatly insert an invisible zip at the side. Choose from patch pockets or faux flaps at the front, and make the skirt extra special with the optional lining.

• Choice of mini-length or knee-length hem with back slit
• Invisible zip closure at the side
• Four waist darts, centre back seam and gently curved waistband for a great fit
• Choice of casual patch pockets or 60s-inspired faux pocket flaps with optional buttons
• Optional lining pattern with full instructions included

SKILL LEVEL - Confident Beginner

PATTERN SUPPORT - Need extra help sewing Ramona? See our FREE tutorial on how insert an invisible zip at the side.

We label our sewing pattern sizes with generic numbers from 1 to 15. Please measure your bust, waist, and hips to determine which size(s) fit you best. The pattern instructions include a link to an article on fitting tips to help you tailor the pattern to your unique shape, including how to combine multiple sizes.

Size range: UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

Supplies

• Fabric (see below)
• Matching thread
• 0.3m (⅓yd) x 110cm (1¼yd) wide iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)
• 22cm (9in) invisible zip
• Optional: 2 x 15-20mm (⅝ -¾in) wide buttons for faux flap version
• Sewing machine and basic tools, incl invisible zip foot and regular or adjustable zip foot

Fabric Suggestions

Main fabric: Medium- to heavy-weight woven fabrics that hold their shape, such as corduroy, denim, drill, jacquard, tweed, or wool suiting.
Optional lining: Slippery lining fabric such as cupro (Bemberg), viscose (rayon), acetate or polyester lining.

Fabric Requirements

140cm (56in) wide

• sizes 1-6: Mini-length: 1m (1⅛yd), Knee-length: 1.2m (1⅜yd)
• sizes 7-10: Mini-length: 1.4m (1⅝yd), Knee-length: 1.8m (2yd)
• sizes 11-15: Mini-length: 1.5m (1¾yd), Knee-length: 2m (2¼yd)

115cm (45in) wide

• sizes 1-15: Mini-length: 1.5m (1¾yd), Knee-length: 2m (2¼yd)

Lining (optional):

• sizes 1-6: 140cm (56in) wide fabric: Mini- or Knee-length: 0.6m (⅝yd), 115cm (45in) wide fabric: Mini-length: 1.1m (1¼yd) Knee-length: 1.2m (1⅜yd)
• sizes 7-15: 140cm (56in) or 115cm (45in) wide fabric: Mini-length: 1.1m (1¼yd) or Knee-length: 1.2m (1⅜yd)