Shadi is as simple as a skirt can possibly be. The stretch fabric and elasticated waistband make this high-waisted pencil skirt super easy to sew, fit and wear. The skirt can be sewn either knee-length or ankle-length with a deep side slit.
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
Short skirt:
Knit fabric, see fabric requirements
Sizes 32–42: Fusible knit interfacing, 15 cm (1/8 yd)
Sizes 44–56: Fusible knit interfacing, 30 cm (3/8 yd)
4 cm (1 5/8”) elastic, your waist circumference
Long skirt:
Knit fabric, see fabric requirements
Fusible knit interfacing, 50 cm (1/2 yd)
4 cm (1 5/8”) elastic, your waist circumference
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS
Select a stable, medium weight knit fabric with a stretch percentage of 40 to 50%. Choose a fabric with good recovery, such as ponte or rib knit. Make sure that also your interfacing has at least 40 % stretch.
All fabrics are sold by half-metre increments. Enter 2 for 1 metre of fabric.
