Choosing your pattern size is the most important step and we will help you determine this with these easy to follow steps.
- When taking your measurements ensure that you take them against your skin and not over clothing. One can wear a comfortable bra and knickers whilst measuring, as this will provide you with the most accurate measurements.
- Tape measure has to sit firmly around the points you are measuring. But be careful not to pull it too tight, as this will give you the incorrect size.
- When measuring circumferences (B, C, D, E) it is important to note that the tape measure must remain parallel to the floor. It is sometimes best to take the measurements in front of a mirror; this will help you see the angle of the tape measure.
- You will only require the basic body measurements to determine your pattern size which is indicated on our mannequin below:
A. Shoulder Breadth
Place the tape at the edge of the shoulder. Measure along the top of the shoulder blade/across the highest point of the shoulders to the other edge, following the natural slope and allow an extra finger for ease of any movement.
B. Upper Arm Girth
This point is taken as a circumference at your widest point of your upper arm.
C. Bust
This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the fullest part of your chest.
D. Waist
This point is taken as a circumference and taken at the smallest part of your waist.
E. Hip
This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the widest part of your hips.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
l**a (verified owner) – :
Super easy and quick to sew, i did what someone else suggested and made a full pattern piece. It was much easier to sort out my placement on the fabric.
Made mine put of a soft linen so it has a lovely drape, already have a second one cut out in a cotton.
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Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
v***********e (verified owner) – :
I made 3 of this skirt all in one afternoon, perfect for work, really easy and comfortable to wear
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Multi-Size
c*******s (verified owner) – :
I made the Genoa skirt in size 16 from midweight linen purchased from purelinenenvy.ca in “Driftwood”. Very easy and quick to sew, but came out much too large. I’m a size 20 and it fit me. I will make another for my daughter but size down to a 12.
It would have saved a great deal of work if the pattern piece was a full front/back piece instead of just a half. Laying out on the bias can be tricky enough but working with only half a piece that had to be flipped was ridiculous. One does not cut out on the fold on the bias as it causes distortion of the fabric. I will be making a full pattern piece for myself for future projects using Genoa.
The cut of the skirt is very attractive and falls beautifully in the linen. I shortened it to be a few inches below the knee and it’s cool and breezy in the heat, and quite stylish.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
K***n (verified owner) – :
Easiest skirt I’ve ever made! A little on the larger size so should have made the 12. Looks very nice.