Betsy Skirt
• Thread
• Elastic band (width 4 cm - 1 3/5"): see table
• Fabric: see table
| Size EU | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
| Size UK | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| elastic (cm) | 65 | 67 | 69 | 73 | 77 | 81 | 83 |
| Size EU | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 |
| Size UK | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
| elastic (cm) | 87 | 93,5 | 100 | 106,5 | 113 | 119,5 | 126 |
| Size EU | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
| Size UK | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| fabric in cm (width 110 cm) |
175 | 175 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 205 | 215 |
| fabric in cm (width 140 cm) |
175 | 175 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 |
| Size EU | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 |
| Size UK | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
| fabric in cm (width110 cm) |
220 | 240 | 260 | 275 | 295 | 310 | 325 |
| fabric in cm (width 140 cm) |
180 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 |
| Size US | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| elastic (yards) | 0.71 | 0.73 | 0.75 | 0.80 | 0.84 | 0.89 | 0.91 |
| Size US | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| elastic (yards) | 0.95 | 1.02 | 1.09 | 1.16 | 1.24 | 1.31 | 1.38 |
| Size US | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| fabric in yards (width 43") |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 ¼ | 2 ½ |
| fabric in yards (width 55") |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Size US | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| fabric in yards (width 43") |
2 ½ | 2 ¾ | 3 | 3 | 3 ¼ | 3 ½ | 3 ¾ |
| fabric in yards (width 55") |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 ¼ | 2 ¼ | 2 ¼ |
Comprehensive information about the fabrics in the Fibre Mood collection can be found here.
32 - 58 (EU) 0 - 26 (US) 4 - 30 (UK)
Looking for a pattern that's rewarding to make and to wear? Say hi to Betsy! This asymmetrical skirt has an elasticised waist and a high-low hem. It looks lovely in calf-length, but other lengths work nicely too. Find out how to alter the length in a flash here. Betsy looks great in nearly any fabric. Fancy adding a sweet detail or two? Make two vertical buttonholes in the waistband and thread a pretty, contrasting ribbon or cord through to make a bow. Go casual or join the party... Betsy is always prepared.
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Fabric advice
You can make the Betsy skirt in just about any fabric, whether woven or knit, in a colour or a print. The sky's the limit, so you can dream about linen, polyester or viscose crepe, festive satin, fine cotton, double gauze, jersey in cotton or viscose, leather or suede jersey... The list just goes on!
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