Aya skirt
Aya is a semi-fitted, straight-cut skirt, sitting 5 cm (2") below the natural waistline and slightly flared at the bottom. The skirt features darts both at the front and back and has no waistband. The waist edge is finished with binding. The Aya pattern includes both top skirt and bottom skirt patterns. The bottom skirt fastens with an invisible zipper in the center back seam, while the top skirt has no center back seam and fastens with sew-on snaps and a button in the side seam. Both skirts are below-knee length.
Model Varvara: Height 174 cm (5’8”), Bust 86 cm (33 7/8”), Waist 64 cm (25 1/4”), Hips 92 cm (36 1/4”). Varvara is wearing size 36 in height 3.
Approximate sewing time — 1 day (8 hours).
To sew this skirt, choose medium-weight, non-stretch or low-stretch, opaque or semi-sheer dress-weight fabrics made of natural, artificial, synthetic fibers, or blends.
The following fabrics are recommended: batiste, organza, natural or artificial silk, chiffon.
The top skirt in the photos is made of organza. The fabric is medium weight, non-stretch, and semi-sheer. The fiber content is 100% polyester. The fabric weight is 45 g/m2.
The bottom skirt in the photos is made of artificial silk. The fabric is medium weight, soft, and low-stretch. The fiber content is 100% polyester. The fabric weight is 190 g/m2.
Top skirt
1. Main fabric 1, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.9 | 0.95 | 1 | 1.05 | 1.1 | 1.15 | 1.2 | 1.25 | 1.3 | 1.35 |
2 (162–168) | 0.9 | 1 | 1.05 | 1.1 | 1.15 | 1.25 | 1.3 | 1.35 | 1.4 | 1.45 |
3 (170–176) | 0.95 | 1.05 | 1.1 | 1.15 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.35 | 1.4 | 1.45 | 1.5 |
4 (178–184) | 1 | 1.05 | 1.15 | 1.2 | 1.25 | 1.35 | 1.4 | 1.45 | 1.55 | 1.6 |
Main fabric 1, 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 |
Bottom skirt
Main fabric 2, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.95 | 1 | 1.1 | 1.15 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.25 | 1.25 |
2 (162–168) | 0.85 | 0.9 | 1 | 1.05 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.25 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
3 (170–176) | 0.9 | 0.95 | 1 | 1.1 | 1.15 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.35 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
4 (178–184) | 0.9 | 1 | 1.05 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.25 | 1.35 | 1.4 | 1.45 | 1.45 |
Main fabric 2, 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 7/8 | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 |
Main fabric 2, 150 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.7 | 0.75 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 1 | 1.05 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.25 | 1.3 |
2 (162–168) | 0.75 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.95 | 1 | 1.1 | 1.15 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.35 |
3 (170–176) | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 1 | 1.05 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.25 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
4 (178–184) | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.95 | 1 | 1.1 | 1.15 | 1.25 | 1.3 | 1.35 | 1.45 |
Main fabric 2, 59" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 3/4 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
2. Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape with stitch reinforcement, 1.5 cm (5/8”) wide — 0.4 m (3/8 yd)
3. One invisible zipper, 18 cm (7 1/8”) long, for all sizes in all heights
4. One button, 7 mm (just over 1/4") in diameter
5. Four sew-on snaps, 7 mm (just over 1/4") in diameter, for the invisible closure
6. Matching thread — 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 4 spools for the overlocker)
- sewing machine for construction
- overlocker for finishing raw edges. This may 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)
- invisible zipper foot for the sewing machine
Top skirt
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Waistline ease (estimated) | 7.8–11 | 3 1/8–4 3/8 |
Hipline ease | 6.8 | 2 5/8 |
Bottom skirt
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Waistline ease (estimated) | 7.4–10.4 | 2 7/8–4 1/8 |
Hipline ease | 4 | 1 5/8 |
Height, cm | Center back length (top skirt), cm | Center back length (bottom skirt), cm |
1 (154–160) | 60–61.2 | 57–58.2 |
2 (162–168) | 64–65.2 | 61–62.2 |
3 (170–176) | 68–69.2 | 65–66.2 |
4 (178–184) | 72–73.2 | 69–70.2 |
Height, ft | Center back length (top skirt), inches | Center back length (bottom skirt), inches |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 23 5/8–24 1/8 | 22 1/2–22 7/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 25 1/4–25 5/8 | 24–24 1/2 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 26 3/4–27 1/4 | 25 5/8–26 1/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 28 3/8–28 7/8 | 27 1/8–27 5/8 |
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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 900mm width. Note that for heights 3 and 4 the plotter pattern comes on 2 pages.
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).
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