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Kelly skirt pattern
Kelly is a button front pleated or gathered skirt with pockets. Pattern sits on the natural waist and features two lengths, button front placket, wide waistband, large scoop pockets and pleating or gathering in the front and back.
View A is a button front above knee pleated skirt. View B is a button front above knee gathered skirt. View C is a button front midi length pleated skirt. View D is a button front midi length gathered skirt.
Skill: 1/5
Sizing: 0-20 (each pattern includes all sizes). See our sizing chart here.
PDF pattern details
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Your 0-20 Layered PDF pattern purchase includes the following files:
- Digital Instruction Booklet US Letter | 7 pages
- Digital Instruction Booklet A4 | 7 pages
- Print at Home Pattern US Letter Size | 26 pages
- Print at Home Pattern A4 Size | 26 pages
- US Copy Shop 36x48" Size | 2 pages
- Copy Shop A0 | 2 pages
Please note that not all files need to be printed, only the ones that correspond to your chosen printing method.
Printed pattern details
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Note: Fabric requirements include 5% fabric shrinkage allowance. You may need to adjust requirements if your fabric shrinks more than 5%.
Reviews
I've had my eye on the Kelly skirt for a while. I needed to have some basic skirts/trousers, so I decided the Kelly skirt was perfect addition. It's a really simple skirt, with easy to follow instructions (as always). The pockets are great, although I will make them slightly longer for my own personal preference for fitting in all my dog-walking supplies. It stitched up in a day, and already planning corduroy and denim version.
I love this pattern!! The instructions were so clear, the fit is perfect, and it’s so cute! Very professional pattern.
The skirt came out super cute so I did a second one the next day with a completely different fabric :) Easy to understand and follow and it's a pretty quick project with a polished look
Quick and easy with a great result!
This is a great pattern. I am new to sewing and found the directions easy to follow. I have made the skirt twice out of cord and a medium weight linen, both turned out lovely.
I love this style of skirt. The instructions are easy to follow and the skirt was fast to make. Very pleased with this pattern.
Kelly skirt pattern
I made view C of Kelly in a fairly loose weave wool. I adapted the pattern to include a lining as I prefer to avoid the scratchiness of the wool. It proved to be a lovely comfortable & warm addition to my wardrobe.
I love the additions and the possible hacks to the skirt. The instructions are super!!!
Very good instructions, easy to follow with good tips and possible variations. Great fit. I sewed the skirt in several variations with different fabrics, and lengths - each variation is a complete new look and I love them all! I will definitvely try a winter variation as well.
I love the look and feel of this pattern.
It’s also not difficult to make.
I love the Kelly skirt pattern!!
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Standard 0–20, Curve 14–34, plus a true separately-drafted Curve block.
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