Arwen skirt
Arwen is a semi-fitted trapeze skirt. It features a grown-on elasticated waistband. The skirt is midi length.
Model Sofia: Height 172 cm (5’8”), Bust 84 cm (33 1/8”), Waist 64 cm (25 1/4”), Hips 90 cm (35 3/8”). Sofia is wearing size 36 in height 3.
Approximate sewing time — 2 hours.
To sew this skirt, choose knit fabrics with the following properties:
- soft, medium stretch (stretch factor 1.2), medium weight
- the fiber content should include elastane or spandex and can also include natural fibers (wool, cotton), artificial fibers (viscose), blends (wool + polyester, cotton + polyester, etc.), and synthetics (polyester, polyamide)
- the following fabrics are recommended: sweater knits containing angora, wool
Attention! We recommend using only stretchy knit fabrics for this skirt.
You can determine the stretch factor of the fabric yourself. Mark 10 cm (4") along the crosswise grain of the fabric, lay a ruler next to the marked section and stretch the fabric. Divide the measurement you get by 10.
The skirt in the photo is made of wool knit fabric. The fabric is medium weight, soft, and medium stretch. The fiber content is a blend of polyester (70%) and wool (30%). The fabric weight is 320 g/m2.
1. Main fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||||
34–38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50–52 | |
1 | 1.25 | 1.55 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.95 | 2 | |
2 (162–168) | 1.05 | 1.35 | 1.65 | 1.9 | 2 | 2.05 | 2.05 |
3 (170–176) | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.95 | 2.1 | 2.15 | 2.15 |
4 (178–184) | 1.1 | 1.45 | 1.75 | 2.05 | 2.15 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Main fabric, 170 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |
34–46 | 48–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1 | 1 |
2 (162–168) | 1.05 | 1.05 |
3 (170–176) | 1.1 | 1.1 |
4 (178–184) | 1.1 | 1.15 |
Main fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||
34–38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 1/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/4 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 1/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 3/4 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 1/4 | 1 1/2 | 1 7/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 | 2 3/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 1/4 | 1 5/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 1/4 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 |
Main fabric, 66" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size |
34–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 1/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 1/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 1/4 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 1/4 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
2. Elastic, 3 cm (1 1/8") wide, for finishing the top edge of the skirt, for all heights:
Size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
cm | 59 | 62.6 | 66.2 | 69.8 | 73.4 | 77 | 80.6 | 84.2 | 87.8 | 91.4 |
inches | 23 1/4 | 24 5/8 | 26 1/8 | 27 1/2 | 28 7/8 | 30 3/8 | 31 3/4 | 33 1/8 | 34 5/8 | 36 |
3. Matching thread — 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 4 spools for the overlocker/coverstitch machine)
- sewing machine for construction
- overlocker for construction and finishing raw edges. It can be replaced with a stretch overlock stitch or a zigzag stitch on the sewing machine (overlock or zigzag stitch width 2–3 mm, stitch length 2.5 mm)
- coverstitch or coverlock machine for finishing the garment hem. If you don’t have a coverstitch machine, it can be replaced with a twin needle on any regular sewing machine that can do a zigzag stitch
IMPORTANT! We recommend using specialty needles when working with knit fabrics (for example, STRETCH, SUPER STRETCH, JERSEY, etc.). When sewing, a ball-shaped needle point pushes the knit loops apart without piercing the threads.
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Waistline ease (at waistband) | 3.1–3.2 | 1 1/4 |
Hipline ease | -1.5 to -2 | -5/8 to -3/4 |
Height, cm | Side seam length including waistband, cm |
1 (154–160) | 89 |
2 (162–168) | 93 |
3 (170–176) | 97 |
4 (178–184) | 101 |
Height, ft | Side seam length including waistband, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 35 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 36 5/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 38 1/4 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 39 3/4 |
Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:
1. The pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900 mm width.
2. Detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
If you have any questions, please let us know at info@vikisews.com
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