Made for Mermaids Sewing Patterns are digital downloads. You will print OR project them at home, OR send them to a copy shop to print. This is not a physical garment or pattern and nothing will be mailed to you. The Belle skirt is a classic gathered style skirt. Made for lightweight woven fabric. The waistband is made from soft wide elastic. Use specialty woven fabrics like chiffon, silk charmuse, or mesh for a soft feel. Or use tulle with several layers for a poofy tutu look. It includes a lining layer that can be shorter than the main skirt or made the same length. Choose from a knee, midi, or maxi length. This is the perfect quick skirt to make for holiday photos, parties, gatherings, or for a cute everyday look. Youth Belle Skirt Features: •Made for lightweight woven fabrics. •Classic gathered skirt. •The waistband is made from soft, wide elastic. •3 length options: knee, midi, or maxi. •The lining layer can be shorter than the main skirt or made the same length. Sizes (includes both imperial and metric measurements): •Fits sizes 1/2 (about 9-12 months) to 14. •Waist sizes 19.5″-28″ or 49.5-71.1 cm •Hip sizes 19.5″-34″ or 49.5-86.3 cm •Height 29″-61″ or 73.6-154.9 cm Skill level: •Confident beginner- Working with lightweight woven fabrics, gathering and attaching to the elastic will be the most difficult for a true beginner. Suggested Fabrics: •Drafted for light weight wovens like high quality mesh, silk charmuse, tulle, chiffon, silk, etc. •If you are using a fabric that is see-through you’ll want to choose a lining that is not. •Soft drapey fabrics will give a sleek look while stiffer fabrics will give a more poofy tutu effect. •The amount of layers chosen will affect the look as well. •Belle also works for lightweight knits! The lengths just may end up longer due to stretch. Notions: •1″ or 1.5″ soft waistband elastic. The waistband does show so you’ll want something that matches and is visually appealing. •Basics: iron, marking tool, ruler, snips, thread, pins or clips, scissors or rotary cutter, hem gauge. 5 PDF sizes included (all files include layers): •Photo tutorial file: 21 pages. •Print at home, trimless format in sizes: •US (8.5″ x 11″) Pattern pieces: 20 pages. •A4 (8.25″ x 11.75″) Pattern pieces: 20 pages. •A0/Copy shop (33.1″ x 46.8″) There are 2 A0 pages. •Projector File with 2″ and 4cm measuring squares. Made to match: Adult Belle Holiday Skirt Pattern -CHECK OUT THE HACKS BLOG POST HERE FOR SIMPLE HACKS AND MORE INFO!-
