Tara Skirt & Pinafore

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US$14

Sizes 30-56 in three size packs:

Difficulty: Intermediate  

The Tara Skirt & Pinafore is the modern sister to the historical Seatoun Skirt pattern. Get more than 20% off the both patterns when you buy them as a bundle.  Click here to go to the combined pattern.

The Tara takes the classic A-line shape and fun pockets of its historical inspiration and gives them an easy-to-wear 21st century update, with shorter lengths, a comfortable elasticised back waistband, modern sewing techniques and notions, and a pinafore option.

View A has a pinafore bodice based on Edwardian apron bodices, triangular sail-shaped bucket pockets placed on the front of the skirt, a center back seam, no center front seam, and is designed to end at mid calf.

View B has center front and back seams and shield-shaped bucket pockets placed on the side seams over the hips. Both the skirt body and the pockets can be cut on the straight grain or the bias, so you can play with stripes and patterns for a range of looks.

Both views have a smooth front waistband and an elasticised back waistband, with the join of the waistband set back from the side seams 1''/2.5cm, for a sleeker silhouette from the front. They feature narrow turned hems and can be sewn with french seams or flat felled seams for an elegant professional finish.

Mix and match pockets, pinafore bodice and skirt length for a range of looks.

Recommended Fabrics:

Midweight wovens in cotton, linen, silk, wool, rayon and synthetics. Suggested fabrics are: chambray; lightweight corduroy; craft cottons; cotton sateen; very lightweight denims, suiting weight wools; rayon/viscose twills; lightweight wool crepe, silk noil.

Too heavy fabrics will result in too much bulk in the elasticized waist. Too light fabrics will not be able to support the pockets with any weight in them.

All the fabric requirements are for non-directional fabrics. Extra fabric will be needed for directional prints, print matching, and very wide stripes. Less fabric will be needed for a shorter skirt/pinafore.

Taylor-Rose (Ngāi Tahu) is wearing View A in Size 46.  She is 5'6''/167cm.   Her Tara Pinafore is made up in midweight (appx 250gsm) black & brown shot linen-cotton chambray.  She wears it with a Henrietta Maria blouse in goldenrod yellow sheer checked silk. 

Lindsey is wearing View B in Size 36.  She is 5'8''/172cm.   Her Tara Skirt is made up in 100% cotton black and white striped herringbone drill (appx 250gsm), cut on the bias.  She wears it with a Miramar Top in garnet red viscose.  

Taylor-Rose (Ngāi Tara, Ngāti Ira, Ngāti Kuia, Ngāi Tahu, Ngāi Te Rangi) is wearing View B with the longer View A skirt length in Size 46.  She is 5'6''/167cm.   Her Tara Skirt is made up in light-midweight 160gsm linen in maple.  She wears it with a Henrietta Maria blouse in goldenrod yellow sheer checked silk. 

About your PDF:

This pattern is a digital download. Once you complete your purchase you’ll be sent an email with a link to download a zip file containing your printable files.  The email will come from SendOwl: check your spam folder if it hasn't arrived within 10 minutes.  You’ll need to download the zip file on a computer: the zip file will not open on phones and tablets.

The Tara Skirt & Pinafore zip contains the following files:

• Full Instructions: 23 pages
• Print-At-Home Pattern: 28 pages (Size Pack A), 31 pages (Size Pack B) or 34 pages (Size Pack C)
• Copyshop Pattern: 2 A0 pages
• Printing Instructions: 5 pages

Sizing Chart:

Tester Makes:

• The beautiful Seatoun Skirts made by the pattern testers!
  
• The gorgeous Tara Skirt and Pinafores made by the pattern testers!
  

Tutorials and Pattern Hacks:

• Coming soon!

Paper Patterns:

A paper version of the Tara Skirt & Pinafore pattern is available for pre-order through Virgil's Fine Goods in the USA.

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