The Sophia Woven Bubble Skirt & Pant sewing pattern combines comfort and modern style with a relaxed yet sculptural silhouette. Featuring a flat front waistband with an elasticated back, this versatile pattern includes mini or maxi bubble skirt options, plus relaxed pants with elasticated cuffs. Gathered details, optional inseam pockets and a fully lined skirt create beautiful volume and shape, making this a standout addition to your handmade wardrobe.
Designed for mid-weight woven fabrics like cotton poplin, twill and linen, the Sophia pattern is perfect for creating a fun, fashion-forward look with plenty of personality. The bubble skirt becomes especially sculptural in structured fabrics, giving it a playful puffed shape that’s both comfortable and effortlessly stylish.
Features
Front waist gathered into a flat front waistband
Elastic in back waistband
Fully lined skirt – maxi or mini length options
Skirt gathers into lining
Pant legs gather into elasticated cuffs
Optional inseam pockets
Fabric Suggestions
Mid-weight woven fabric with good structure e.g. twill, poplin, linen
Trims
Waist and cuff elastic, 38mm (1 1/2″), refer to measurement chart for cut length
My daughter made these for a project in her fashion class at school, and she really likes them. Very soft and drapey.
I find sizing a challenge though. We followed the sizing guidelines, but we should have gone a size or two smaller.
She’s happy with them, though, which is what counts.
Style Arc – :
Hi,
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback on our Sophia Bubble skirt/pants.
So glad that your daughter could use these for her fashion class and that she was happy with her end result.
We recommend checking the finished garment measurements to help with your size selection along with our size chart.
Thanks again,
Style arc
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
S**z(verified owner) – :
Really pleased that I have finally made a bubble skirt. My skirt is quite sculptural due to the fabric I used.The fabric was a cotton poplin that had a lot of body and I used it for the lining as well. This made the skirt bottom poof out and I love the result. It was an easy sew and I recommend watching the video tutorial before you make it.
Great pattern. A fun skirt.
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Garment Measurements & Fabric Estimate
Finished Pattern Measurements (cm)
sizes
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
Waist before elastic
85.0
90.0
95.0
100.0
105.0
110.0
115.0
120.0
126.0
132.0
138.0
144.0
150.0
156.0
Waist circumference - finished elastic
57.0
62.0
67.0
72.0
77.0
82.0
87.0
92.0
98.0
104.0
110.0
116.0
122.0
128.0
Back waist elastic - cut length
28.5
31.0
33.5
36.0
38.5
41.0
43.5
46.0
49.0
52.0
55.0
58.0
61.0
64.0
Side seam length including waistband - maxi length
98.0
98.0
98.0
98.0
98.0
98.0
98.0
98.0
98.0
98.0
98.0
98.0
98.0
98.0
Side seam length including waistband - mini length
47.5
48.0
48.5
49.0
49.5
50.0
50.5
51.0
52.0
53.0
54.0
55.0
56.0
57.0
Back pant cuff elastic - cut length
12.5
13.0
13.5
14.0
14.5
15.0
15.5
16.0
16.5
17.0
17.5
18.0
18.5
19.0
Finished Pattern Measurements (inches)
sizes
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
Waist before elastic
33 1⁄2
35 3⁄8
37 3⁄8
39 3⁄8
41 3⁄8
43 1⁄4
45 1⁄4
47 1⁄4
49 5⁄8
52
54 3⁄8
56 3⁄4
59
61 3⁄8
Waist circumference - finished elastic
22 1⁄2
24 3⁄8
26 3⁄8
28 3⁄8
30 3⁄8
32 1⁄4
34 1⁄4
36 1⁄4
38 5⁄8
41
43 1⁄4
45 5⁄8
48
50 3⁄8
Back waist elastic - cut length
11 1⁄4
12 1⁄4
13 1⁄4
14 1⁄8
15 1⁄8
16 1⁄8
17 1⁄8
18 1⁄8
19 1⁄4
20 1⁄2
21 5⁄8
22 7⁄8
24
25 1⁄4
Side seam length including waistband - ankle length
38 5⁄8
38 5⁄8
38 5⁄8
38 5⁄8
38 5⁄8
38 5⁄8
38 5⁄8
38 5⁄8
38 5⁄8
38 5⁄8
38 5⁄8
38 5⁄8
38 5⁄8
38 5⁄8
Side seam length including waistband - mini length
18 3⁄4
18 7⁄8
19 1⁄8
19 1⁄4
19 1⁄2
19 5⁄8
19 7⁄8
20 1⁄8
20 1⁄2
20 7⁄8
21 1⁄4
21 5⁄8
22
22 1⁄2
Back pant cuff elastic - cut length
4 7⁄8
5 1⁄8
5 3⁄8
5 1⁄2
5 3⁄4
5 7⁄8
6 1⁄8
6 1⁄4
6 1⁄2
6 3⁄4
6 7⁄8
7 1⁄8
7 1⁄4
7 1⁄2
As every body is unique, we recommend sewing a toile to check the fit before cutting into your final garment fabric, especially when using a special fabric.
Main Fabric Estimate for maxi skirt length
sizes
4-16
18-30
Width 148 cm (58")
2.25m (2.50 yd)
2.75m (3.00 yd)
Main Fabric Estimate for mini skirt length
sizes
4-16
18-30
Width 148 cm (58")
1.60 m (1.75 yd)
2.00 m (2.20 yd)
Main Fabric Estimate for pant
sizes
4-16
18-30
Width 112 cm (44")
2.90m (3.20 yd)
4.00m (4.40 yd)
Width 148 cm (58")
2.10m (2.30 yd)
2.50m (2.75 yd)
Lining Estimate for maxi skirt length
sizes
4-16
18-30
Width 112 cm (44")
1.80m (2.00 yd)
1.80m (2.00 yd)
Width 148 cm (58")
0.90m (1.00 yd)
1.80m (2.00 yd)
Lining Estimate for mini skirt length
sizes
4-16
18-30
Width 112 cm (44")
0.90m (1.00 yd)
1.00m (1.10 yd)
Width 148 cm (58")
0.40m (0.45 yd)
1.00m (1.10 yd)
Fuse Estimate for skirt and pant
sizes
4-30
Width 90 cm (36 in)
0.20 m (0.25 yd)
Size Chart
Womens Size Charts
Please use the body measurements size charts below to determine your best size.
All Style Arc patterns are in Australian sizes.
Style Arc patterns are drafted for a B bust cup size and a height of 167cm (5'6").
Size Chart - CM
Size
A. Shoulder Breadth (cm)
B. Upper Arm Girth (cm)
C. Bust (cm)
D. Waist (cm)
E. Hip (cm)
4
34.4
26.4
77
60
83
6
35.6
27.6
82
65
88
8
36.8
28.8
87
70
93
10
38
30
92
75
98
12
39.2
31.2
97
80
103
14
40.4
32.4
102
85
108
16
41.6
33.6
107
90
113
18
42.8
34.8
112
95
118
20
44
36
118
100
124
22
45.2
37.2
124
106
130
24
46.4
38.4
130
112
136
26
47.6
39.6
136
118
142
28
48.8
40.8
142
124
148
30
50
42
148
130
154
32
51.2
43.8
156.0
139.0
162.0
34
52.4
45.6
164.0
147.0
170.0
36
53.6
47.4
172.0
155.0
178.0
Size Chart - Inches
Size
A. Shoulder Breadth (inches)
B. Upper Arm Girth (inches)
C. Bust (inches)
D. Waist (inches)
E. Hip (inches)
4
13.5
10.5
30.3
23.5
32.6
6
14
10.9
32.3
25.5
34.6
8
14.5
11.3
34.3
27.5
36.6
10
15
11.8
36.2
29.5
38.6
12
15.4
12.3
38.2
31.5
40.6
14
15.9
12.8
40.2
33.5
42.5
16
16.4
13.2
42.1
35.5
44.5
18
16.9
13.7
44.1
37.5
46.5
20
17.3
14.2
46.5
39.5
48.8
22
17.8
14.6
48.8
42
51.2
24
18.3
15.1
51.2
44.5
53.5
26
18 3⁄4
15 5⁄8
53 1⁄2
46.5
56
28
19 1⁄4
16 1⁄8
56
48.5
58 1⁄4
30
19 3⁄4
16 5⁄8
58 1⁄4
50.5
61
32
20 1⁄8
17 1⁄4
61 3⁄8
54 3⁄4
63 3⁄4
34
20 5⁄8
18
64 5⁄8
57 7⁄8
66 7⁄8
36
21 1⁄8
18 5⁄8
67 3⁄4
61
70 1⁄8
Size Conversion Table
ALPHA SIZING
AUSTRALIA
UK
US
FRANCE
ITALY
JAPAN
XXS
6
6
2
34
38
5
XS
8
8
4
36
40
7
S
10
10
6
38
42
9
M
12
12
8
40
44
11
L
14
14
10
42
46
13
XL
16
16
12
44
48
15
XXL
18
18
14
46
50
17
3XL
20
20
16
48
52
19
4XL
22
22
18
50
54
21
5XL
24
24
20
52
56
23
How Do I Know What Size I Am?
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.
Pattern Format Details
Pattern Format
Printed Pattern - Single-Size
Single-size hard copy sewing pattern, mailed to your delivery address.
Multi-size PDF sewing pattern download, sent to your email address in multi-sheet/tiled format for printing at home on A4 or US letter size paper and single-sheet/wide format for printing at a copy shop. Please note that the wide format files are set up for printing on 36" wide (or wider) paper rolls, and also A0 paper sheets. A projector file is also included.
Single-size PDF sewing pattern download, sent to your email address in multi-sheet/tiled format for printing at home on A4 or US letter size paper AND A0 format for printing at a copy shop. You get the size you order, PLUS the two closest sizes.
For more information on digital patterns click here.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
c******r (verified owner) – :
My daughter made these for a project in her fashion class at school, and she really likes them. Very soft and drapey.
I find sizing a challenge though. We followed the sizing guidelines, but we should have gone a size or two smaller.
She’s happy with them, though, which is what counts.
Style Arc – :
Hi,
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback on our Sophia Bubble skirt/pants.
So glad that your daughter could use these for her fashion class and that she was happy with her end result.
We recommend checking the finished garment measurements to help with your size selection along with our size chart.
Thanks again,
Style arc
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
S**z (verified owner) – :
Really pleased that I have finally made a bubble skirt. My skirt is quite sculptural due to the fabric I used.The fabric was a cotton poplin that had a lot of body and I used it for the lining as well. This made the skirt bottom poof out and I love the result. It was an easy sew and I recommend watching the video tutorial before you make it.
Great pattern. A fun skirt.