Miljana skirt
Miljana is a semi-fitted, fully lined skirt with a straight silhouette. The skirt features waist darts both on the front and back. There is a decorative grommet lace-up detail at the center front. The top edge of the skirt features a narrow double-edge ruffle, while the bottom edge is finished with a wide heading ruffle. The skirt closes with an invisible zipper in the center back seam. Miljana is above-knee length.
Model Alyona: Height 171 cm (5’7”), Bust 83 cm (32 5/8”), Waist 63 cm (24 3/4”), Hips 89 cm (35”). Alyona is wearing size 36 in height 3.
Approximate sewing time — 1 day (6 hours).
To sew this skirt, choose dress-weight fabrics with the following properties: medium weight, soft, non-stretch. The fiber content can include natural fibers, artificial fibers, blends, or synthetics.
The following fabrics are recommended: denim, linen, gauze, poplin, sateen, cotton, eyelet fabric.
For the lining, we recommend sateen, poplin, batiste.
Attention! We do not recommend stretchy knit fabrics and lightweight sheer fabrics (chiffon, organza, stretch lace).
The skirt in the photos is made of eyelet fabric. The fabric is medium weight, soft, structured, and non-stretch. The fiber content is natural: 100% cotton. The fabric weight is 100 g/m2.
The lining is made of batiste. The fiber content is natural: 100% cotton. The fabric weight is 72 g/m2.
1. Main fabric, 130 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||||
34 | 36–40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.85 | 1 |
2 (162–168) | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.05 |
3 (170–176) | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
4 (178–184) | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 1.15 |
Main fabric, 51" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||
34–40 | 42–44 | 46–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 1/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 1/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/4 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 1/4 |
2. Lining fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||
34–38 | 40–46 | 48 | 50–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.35 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.65 |
2 (162–168) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
3 (170–176) | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.75 |
4 (178–184) | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
Lining fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |
34–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 3/8 | 3/4 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 3/8 | 3/4 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1/2 | 7/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1/2 | 7/8 |
3. Interfacing, 140 cm wide, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||
34–38 | 40–46 | 48–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.3 |
2 (162–168) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
3 (170–176) | 0.3 | 0.35 | 0.35 |
4 (178–184) | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 |
Interfacing, 55” wide, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |
34–46 | 48–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1/4 | 3/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 3/8 | 3/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 3/8 | 3/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 3/8 | 3/8 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
4. One invisible zipper, 15 cm (5 7/8") long, for all sizes in all heights.
5. Decorative cord, for all sizes in all heights — 1.3 m (1 3/8 yd).
6. Ten grommets, 5 mm (1/4”) in diameter.
7. Matching thread — 4 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 3 spools for the overlocker).
- sewing machine for construction
- one-sided zipper foot for the sewing machine
- 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)
- grommet press tool with a set of molds, hole puncher
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Waistline ease (estimated) | 3.9–5.1 | 1 1/2–2 |
Hipline ease (estimated) | 4.3–5.4 | 1 3/4–2 1/8 |
Height, cm | Garment length, cm |
1 (154–160) | 37.2–39.5 |
2 (162–168) | 40.2–42.5 |
3 (170–176) | 43.2–45.5 |
4 (178–184) | 46.2–48.5 |
Height, ft | Garment length, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 14 5/8–15 1/2 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 15 7/8–16 3/4 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 17–17 7/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 18 1/4–19 1/8 |
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 900mm 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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