Are you ready to add a new staple to your handmade wardrobe? Let us introduce the Ramona skirt sewing pattern!
Ramona is a a sleek and chic pencil or mini skirt with dreamy details, and the perfect project to kick-start your autumn sew-jo. With two hemline lengths, skill-building techniques, and a wide range of suitable fabrics to choose from, this is a pattern you won't be able to get enough of.
Read on to find out all about Ramona...
THE PATTERN DESIGN
Are you someone who loves sleek lines, subtle details, and minimalist style? Then Ramona is going to be right up your street. Pair the knee-length version with a crisp blouse for work, or throw on the mini with a casual tee and sneakers for the weekend. Whether you dress it up or down, Ramona is going to be a staple in your wardrobe.
And don't let the invisible zip put you off! We'll show you how to get it looking nice and neat with our award-winning step-by-step instructions and free video tutorial.
- Choice of mini-length or knee-length hem with back slit
- Invisible zip closure at the side
- Four waist darts, centre back seam and gently curved waistband for a great fit
- Choice of casual patch pockets or 60s-inspired faux pocket flaps with optional buttons
- Optional lining pattern with full instructions included
SIZING AND FORMATS
The Ramona pattern includes 15 sizes - UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62.
Sizes UK 6-16 and 18-34 are drafted and graded for a different set of proportions to get a better fit. Sizes 18-34 include slightly more room at the waist and hips, and a bit more space for a fuller booty.
The pattern is available in both printed and PDF format.
Order the printed sewing pattern and we'll send you a beautiful package in the post, with a full-colour instruction booklet. Made in the UK, our patterns are printed on durable paper which you can use again and again without it tearing or scrunching up.
Order the PDF and you'll get an email straight after purchase with a file to either print and assemble at home on A4 or Letter size paper or send to a copyshop or pattern printer to print full scale on A0. The Ramona PDF pattern includes layered sizes too, so you can print just the sizes you want - yay!
FABRIC + SUPPPLIES
Ramona is designed for medium- to heavy-weight woven fabrics that hold their shape, such as corduroy, denim, drill, jacquard, tweed, or wool suiting.
If you're going to line your Ramona skirt, we suggest using slippery lining fabric such as cupro (Bemberg), viscose (rayon), acetate or polyester lining.
You'll also need:
- Matching thread
- 0.3m (1/3yd) x 110cm (1 1/4yd) wide iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)
- 22cm (9in) invisible zip
- Optional: 2 x 15-20mm (5/8-3/4in) wide buttons for faux flap version
- Sewing machine and basic tools, including an invisible zip foot and a regular or adjustable zip foot
TIPS + TUTORIALS
Ramona is a sewing pattern aimed at "confident beginners" - perfect if you're already comfortable with your sewing machine and ready to start adding some new sewing skills to your repertoire.
The trickiest bit is sewing the invisible zip, but we have a full video tutorial to guide you through this! You will be supported all the way with our clear instructions, and if there are any techniques you aren't sure about, you'll find lots of extra help on our Ramona pattern support page.
And if you've never lined a garment before, Ramona is the perfect place to start. We specifically designed the lining to be simple and speedy to sew, and you'll be so chuffed to see your skirt looking just as beautiful on the inside as it does on the outside.
We can't wait to see what you make with the Ramona skirt pattern! And don't forget to share your progress shots and finished makes with us over on Insta by tagging us @TillyButtons and using the hashtag #SewingRamona so we can find them. Happy sewing!
