Buy the Penna Skirt sewing pattern from Merchant & Mills. Instructions to make a pencil skirt with a deep elasticated waistband, front split, and in-seam pockets.

Sewing level: Absolute beginner / Confident beginner

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

Suggested fabrics: Lightweight wovens such as linen, cotton poplin, tencel, Indian handlooms, and 4-6 oz denim.

Fabric requirements: 

110 cm (43 1/2") wide fabric: 1.3 - 2 m (1 1/2 - 2 1/4 yd).

120 cm (47") wide fabric: 1 - 2 m (1 1/4 - 2 1/4 yd).

140 cm (55") wide fabric: 1 - 2 m (1 1/4 - 2 1/4 yd).

150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1 - 2 m (1 1/4 - 2 1/4 yd).

Sizing: UK 6 – 28. Please check the designer's finished garment measurements.

Notions: Elastic, 40 mm (1 1/2") wide, waist measurement + 2 cm (3/4").

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (1 page). This pattern includes one pattern piece (for the in-seam pocket) only. No other pattern pieces are required.

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