The Shepherd Pattern - UK 18-28
A pleated A-line skirt with slanted pockets, side button fastenings and pleats for fullness. Soft and floaty in linen, or smart and hardy in cotton twill. Can be made lined or unlined.
All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless stated otherwise and are included in the pattern.
Skill level; Intermediate.
This is a multi-size paper pattern including sizes 18 – 28.
Suitable fabrics – linen, cotton poplin, cotton voile, cotton sanded twill, hemp blends, Tencel/linen, needlecord, 4 – 8oz denim, lightweight wool, Indian handlooms (if narrow you may have to piece).
Our samples –
8oz Organic Sanded Twill Ironmonger Tan, worn with the Ellsworth shirt in Esme Chambray. Larli wears a UK 20.
Olwin Grey Hemp/Organic Cotton, worn with the Ellsworth shirt in Euphoria Tencel/Linen. Claire wears a UK 26.
Close ups to show skirt details – Portland Indian Cotton
Photo Credit: Merchant & Mills