The Bloom Skirt is a modern classic with a 1950s silhouette and gathering at the waist to create volume and drama.

Version A features a contrasting hem band with a gently scalloped edge for an unexpected detail.

Version B is a classic full skirt with straight hem. 

SKILL LEVEL: ADVANCED BEGINNER / SKILL BUILDER Perfect for advanced beginners and for sewists who want to take their sewing skills to the next level.

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• PAPER PATTERN / UK SIZES 8-22 
• The Bloom Skirt is a satisfying make with lots of versatility and sleek, unfussy details & perfect if you lean towards minimalist styling or are working with a large print that you don’t want to interrupt with unnecessary seams.
• Signature Maven in-seam pockets
• Centre back invisible zip
• Statement Deep waistband sits at the natural waistline to define the fit & flare silhouette, but easy to adjust to your perfect width.
• Fastens with snap fasteners for an unobtrusive finish.
• Unlined.
• This is an excellent skill-building sewing pattern with minimal fitting so you can concentrate on learning techniques; learn how to sew in-seam pockets, insert an invisible zip, understitching, stitch in the ditch technique and gathering with our excellent instructions and our extra free photo tutorials for even more support.
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Suggested Fabrics

Light to medium weight woven fabrics that will gather nicely such as cotton poplin, cotton lawn, linen, barkcloth, chambray and lighter weight denims, satin & taffeta. A stiffer fabric will create a statement skirt that will hold its shape or choose a drapey fabric such as viscose for a softer looking silhouette. The scallop hem detail will benefit from, and be easier to sew, in a stable fabric, such as a cotton poplin.

For formal events I’d suggest making Bloom in a bright, solid coloured taffeta with a contrast hem band or how about a classic and chic navy satin skirt. And of course, never forgetting the option of a making a statement in a bold, large scale printed linen or silk. Make Bloom in a soft linen or a crisp poplin for an everyday skirt to wear with flats or trainers and you’ll be running your errands in style.

This is a Midi length skirt but it is simple to lengthen or shorten the pattern to create your perfect skirt. The Bloom Skirt would look incredible as a full length maxi skirt in a brocade or even a Broderie Anglaise.

• Multi-sized patterns in size 8-22
• Maker Instructions – a fully illustrated guide to sewing your Bloom Skirt Pattern 
• Pattern includes seam allowances

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