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Shilin is a semi-fitted, lined half-circle skirt. It features 16 flounced inserts and an elastic waistband. Shilin 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 (8 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: dress-weight viscose, denim, linen, gauze, poplin, sateen, cotton, natural or artificial silk, eyelet fabric, challis.
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 a viscose and silk blend. The fabric is medium weight, soft, structured, and non-stretch. The fiber content is 80% viscose and 20% silk. The fabric weight is 110 g/m2.
The lining is made of batiste. The fiber content is 100% cotton. The fabric weight is 72 g/m2.
1. Main fabric, 150 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42–44 | 46–50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 2.05 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.15 | 2.15 |
2 (162–168) | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.3 |
3 (170–176) | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.35 | 2.35 | 2.35 | 2.35 |
4 (178–184) | 2.35 | 2.35 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.45 |
Main fabric, 59" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||
34–38 | 40 | 42–44 | 46–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 | 2 3/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 |
2. Lining fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |
34–42 | 44–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.65 | 0.7 |
2 (162–168) | 0.7 | 0.7 |
3 (170–176) | 0.75 | 0.75 |
4 (178–184) | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Lining fabric, 55” wide, with a directional print, in yards:
Height, ft | Size |
34–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 3/4 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 3/4 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 7/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 7/8 |
3. Elastic, 5 cm (2") wide, for all heights:
Size | ||||||||
34 | 36–38 | 40 | 42 | 44–46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
meters | 0.6 | 0.65 | 0.7 | 0.75 | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.95 |
yards | 5/8 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
4. Matching thread — 4 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 3 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)
- elastic threader or safety pin
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Waistline ease | 50 | 19 5/8 |
Hipline ease (estimated) | 104.9–115.3 | 41 1/4–45 3/8 |
Height, cm | Garment length including waistband, cm |
1 (154–160) | 37 |
2 (162–168) | 39 |
3 (170–176) | 41 |
4 (178–184) | 43 |
Height, ft | Garment length including waistband, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 14 5/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 15 3/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 16 1/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 16 7/8 |
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 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
Shilin instructions Sample