This gathered skirt features a flat-front waistband with elastic in the back for a comfortable fit. Two views are included: a knee-length version with cutout pockets and a contrasting hem band (View A), and a midi-length version with in-seam pockets (View B). Cleo’s versatile design works with many different kinds of fabrics. Make it with cotton for an everyday staple, or dress it up with silk for a fancy party skirt!

Skill Level: Beginner

Size Range: A – N (approx. US 4 – 38)

Suggested Fabrics
Light to medium weight woven fabrics such as lawn, voile, double gauze, poplin, shirting, rayon challis, sateen, silk, quilting cotton, linen, or cotton-linen blends.

Fabric requirements
44″ (1.1 m) wide fabric: View A Main, 1.75 – 2 yd (1.5 – 1.8 m) // View A Contrast, 0.75 – 1.75 yd (0.5 – 1.4 m) // View B, 2.25 – 3 yd (2.1 – 2.8 m).
54″ (1.4 m) wide fabric: View A Main, 1.75 yd (1.5 – 1.6 m) // View A Contrast, 0.75 yd (0.5 m) // View B, 2.25 – 2.5 yd (2.1 – 2.2 m).

Trim/Notions
Less than 1 yd of 1.25″ wide elastic
1/4 yd of lightweight fusible interfacing

For inspiration, visit: @madebyrae or #cleoskirt!

Please note all patterns are physical paper patterns. Opened/used patterns are final sale.