A maxi skirt shaped with an elasticated waistband for comfort and ease. It features large patch pockets and decorative stitching. A versatile piece designed for everyday wear — easy to mix and match with different tops as you move from week to weekend.

The Elastic Waist Skirt MINI is the children’s version of the same design. A playful, knee-length skirt with generous width, an elasticated waistband and large patch pockets, offering comfort and freedom of movement. Includes sewing patterns for ages 3–4, 5–6, 7–8 and 9–10 years.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Recommended Fabrics
Suggested fabrics are light to mid weight fabrics such as cotton poplin, denim, wool, faux leather, cotton twill.

Fabric Requirements

55-60 inches [140-150 cm] fabric width
3-4 years 1 yd / 5-6 years 1.1 yds / 7-8 years 1.3 yds / 9-10 years 1.42 yds / XS 2.3 yds / S 2.3 yds / M 2.3 yds / L 2.3 yds / XL 2.3-2.62 yds* / 2XL 2.62-2.95 yds* / 3XL 2.62-3.3 yds*
[3-4 years 0.9 m / 5-6 years 1.0 m / 7-8 years 1.2 m / 9-10 years 1.3m / XS 2.1 m / S 2.1 m / M 2.1 m / L 2.1 m / XL 2.1-2.4 m* / 2XL 2.4-2.7 m* / 3XL 2.4-3 m*

* You can use less fabric if you split the waistband and add a 1 cm seam allowance to join the 2 parts together. See the layout page in the pattern for examples.

Materials Needed

Fusible interfacing
Thread
4" [10cm] wide waistband elastic:
- XS 70 cm, S 80 cm, M 90 cm, L 100 cm, XL 110 cm, 2XL 120 cm, 3XL 130 cm
2" [5cm] wide waistband elastic:
- Length 60-65 cm. Measure the waist and add 3 cm (includes seam allowance to overlap)
Option: If you cannot find an elastic tape in the recommended width, you may use any width you prefer. Make sure to adjust the width of the fabric waistband using the following formula: Elastic tape width × 2 + 2.5 cm

Finished Garment Measurements (in CM)

	3-4 Years	5-6 Years	7-8 Years	9-10 Years	XS	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL
Waistband (Extended)	64	68	74	81	93	101	109	117	127	139	151
Waistband (Relaxed)	55	57	59	63	67	75	83	91	101	113	125
Seat	82	86	94	100	120	128	136	144	154	166	178
Bottom Width	121	135	150	170	206	214	222	230	240	252	264
Back Length (Excl. Waistband)	30	35	40	47	80	80	80	80	80	80	80

Your Body Measurements (in CM)

	3-4 Years	5-6 Years	7-8 Years	9-10 Years	XS	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL
Total Body Height	100-104	110-116	122-128	134-140	168	168	168	168	168	168	168
Chest	54-56	58-60	63-65	69-71	80	84-88	92-96	100-104	108-114	120-126	132-138
Waist	52-54	55-56	57-58	60-62	64	71-75	79-83	87-93	96-102	108-114	120-126
Seat	56-60	62-64	66-70	75-77	91	95-99	103-107	111-115	119-123	127-131	135-139

Assembly Line

Cap Sleeve Dress Pattern

Tulip Skirt Pattern

Almost Long Trousers Pattern

Tulip Dress Pattern

V-neck Dress Pattern

Hoodie Parka Pattern

Box Pleat Dress Pattern

Cuff Top Mini Pattern

Elastic Waist Skirt Mini Pattern

Pull On Trousers Mini Pattern

Elastic Waist Maxi Skirt Pattern (MINI-3XL)

Wrap Jacket Pattern