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Difficulty: Intermediate
Sizes: UK 6-24
Approximate sewing time: 2.5 days (20 hours)
Description
Ilana is a partially fitted, subtly flared skirt with a straight silhouette, fully lined, showcasing front and back darts, and a horizontal design line below the hip. The front boasts top slash pockets and a distinctive A-shaped slit at the bottom. It fastens with an off-centre fly front zipper, while the waistband secures with snaps. Ilana gracefully falls to a midi length.
Please Note: The paper pattern does not come with printed instructions. To access the instructions, kindly utilize the QR code provided on the pattern sheets to download the PDF file.
Recommended Fabric
Wool suiting, cotton gabardine, corduroy, faux suede, faux leather.
Choose suiting fabrics with the following properties:
- Medium weight, easily pressed and steamed, soft, non-stretch or with very little stretch, opaque
- The fiber content can include natural fibres (wool, cotton), blends (wool + silk, wool + polyester, cotton + viscose, etc.), and synthetics (polyester, polyester + polyurethane)
ATTENTION: Thin dress-weight fabrics (wool, cotton, polyester) are NOT recommended.
For the lining: Artificial fibres (viscose), blends (viscose + elastane, viscose + polyester), and synthetics (polyester, polyester + elastane).
Notions
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
Standard UK mainland delivery from £4.95, with express options and same-day dispatch available at checkout. We process orders Monday to Friday, so weekend orders begin processing the following Monday.
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Returns
We want you to love your order! If you’re not completely happy, you can return items within 28 days of receiving your order.
Please note that fabrics are cut to order, so a restocking fee may apply. Some items are non-returnable except where faulty or not as described.
Vikisews - Ilana Skirt Sewing Pattern (UK 6-24) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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