Jessilous Patterns, The Blake Skirt PDF Pattern

Blake is a mid-rise skirt with an invisible zipper and a contoured waistband. It features a subtly flared silhouette, and has the option for a flat front or a front with three asymmetrical front pleats, as well as a mini length or a maxi length. 

Skill Level: This sewing pattern has BEGINNER FRIENDLY sewing instructions, illustrations, as well as this video tutorial to make the construction easy to follow. You will learn how to sew a dart, how to sew pleats, how to sew an invisible zipper, and how to sew a curved waistband.

Sizes: 0 - 34, which correlate to waist 24"-54" and hip 34"-65”

This garment was fit tested by a plus size fit model before going into testing, where it was sewn and fitted by more than 40 people across the entire size range. Doing this helps ensure that you receive the best fitting pattern possible with easy to understand instructions and illustrations.

For sizing, finished garment measurements, and fabric requirements, see the charts in photos.  

Fabric Recommendations: This pattern can be sewn with a wide variety of fabrics, but in our testing we found that medium weight fabrics work best. These would include fabrics like wool suiting, cotton canvas, denim and other twill weave cottons, linen, and flannel. If you choose a polyester or poly blend fabric, make sure to test that your fabric will hold a pressed pleated before cutting and sewing your final garment.

Thinner fabrics or fabrics with more drape can work as well; however, these fabrics can be more difficult to sew, may be more sheer, and may not hold a pressed pleat. Keep this in mind when choosing your fabric. For thinner fabrics, consider silk, satin, quilting cotton, and seersucker.

This pattern includes:

• Detailed instructions with clear illustrations
• Nested Print at Home Files (US Letter + A4 compatible) with layers
• Large Format File (A0/Copyshop)
• Projector File
• Detailed YouTube Tutorial: https://youtu.be/UUXQFqXpVBE

Check out how people are styling their Blake Skirts here: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/blakeskirt/

Delivery Details: This is a digital sewing pattern, not a physical copy.

When you purchase this pattern, you can download the PDF files from the order confirmation screen. You will also receive an email from SendOwl with a link to download the pattern. 

To receive a printed copy of this PDF pattern, select “Digital PDF Pattern + Large Format Printing.” We'll print the pattern out on our large format printer ($3.50/page x 3). We are happy to ship the pattern to you or set it aside for in store pickup. Your pattern will be folded for shipping or rolled for local pickup. 

We do not print pattern instructions, only the large format pattern pages. You can print the instructions at home on US printer paper if you'd like (or just view them from your device). 

Please give us a call at 612-743-9505 or send an email to info@lakesmakerie.com if you have any questions about the printing process.