Merchant & Mills, The Clementine Skirt Paper Pattern

Slim fitting jeans skirt with a back split and shaped waist band. Patternmaker Carolyn Denham advises making a toile first, firstly to adjust the fit if needed but secondly to familiarise with the pattern instructions. They have not used a traditional run and fell jeans seam, but have chosen instead to topstitch the seam, which is easier to achieve on a domestic machine.    This is a traditional paper pattern in an envelope that includes UK sizes 6-18. If you would like a digital PDF version of this pattern, go here.    Skill Level: Experienced   For sizing, finished garment measurements, and fabric requirements see the charts in photos.     Fabric Suggestions: 8 - 12.5oz denim (up to 14oz with a heavy duty sewing machine)   You will also need: Matching thread 7″ metal jeans zip Jeans needle Large eye sewing needle Plain cotton fabric for pocket bags Heavy duty contrast thread/top stitching thread Matching standard contrast thread (to use in the bobbin) 1 x button approx 18mm A Note