The Fiore Skirt is a chic, high-waisted A-line skirt with just the right amount of flare and volume. A beginner-friendly pattern with multiple variations, this elevated basic has tons of outfit potential.
Available in above or below the knee lengths, the Fiore Skirt has three views. View A is a simple flared skirt with an invisible zipper at the back. View B is an asymmetrical wrap skirt with a single hip pocket. View C buttons up the front with curved patch pockets.
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Size Range: 0-20
Suggested Fabrics: All views can be made with crisp wovens such as linen, chambray, denim, twill, poplin, lightweight canvas, and structured cottons. Please note: Views A and B can also be made with drapier fabrics like rayon challis, tencel, or silk, but the patch pocket for View C should not be sewn with fluid fabrics.
Fabric requirements
Yardage (sizes 0-20) - 45inch / 1.14 m wide
VIEW A: Sizes 0-8 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m), Sizes 10-14 = 2 yd (1.85 m), Sizes 16-20 = 2.25 yd (2 m)
VIEW B: Sizes 0-8 = 2.25 yd (2 m), Sizes 10-14 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m), Sizes 16-20 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m)
VIEW C: Sizes 0-8 = 2.25 yd (2 m), Sizes 10-14 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m), Sizes 16-20 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m)
Yardage (sizes 0-20) - 58inch / 1.5 m wide
VIEW A: Sizes 0-20 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m)
VIEW B: Sizes 0-8 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m), Sizes 10-20 = 2 yd (1.85 m)
VIEW C: Sizes 0-8 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m), Sizes 10-20 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m)
Trim/Notions
Lightweight non-stretch fusible interfacing (1.25 yd / 1.1m)
View A = 7” (18cm) invisible zipper
View B = 2 x buttons - 1/2” - 3/4” (13-19mm), andscrap of 1/4” (6mm) twill tape or ribbon for loop closure (optional)
View C = 6-8 buttons - 1/2” (13mm)
Views B & C: Fray Stop & buttonhole chisel or seam ripper to open buttonholes
Polyester thread
Marking tool
For inspiration, visit: #fioreskirt, @closetcorepatterns and Closet Core's blog!
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