I have some exciting news to share with you today.
Meet The Bloom Skirt our latest pattern!
This is another pattern I’ve been wearing various incarnations of, well forever really, it’s the perfect pattern for so many fabrics as it showcases a gorgeous print.
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The Bloom Skirt is a beautiful modern classic, with a full 1950s silhouette and gathering at the waist to create volume and drama. All the while being practical and comfortable so you can enjoy your day whether you are wandering in the Riviera, toasting gin at a glamorous event or quickly popping to Sainsburys for more bread. And, yes, she has pockets.
- Version A features a contrasting hem band with a gently scalloped edge for an unexpected detail.
- Version B is a classic full skirt with straight hem.
The Bloom Skirt is a satisfying make with lots of versatility and sleek, unfussy details & perfect if you lean towards minimalist styling or are working with a large print that you don’t want to interrupt with unnecessary seams.
Skill level
Bloom is an excellent skill-building sewing pattern with minimal fitting so you can concentrate on learning sewing techniques. I’ll guide you through how to sew in-seam pockets, insert an invisible zip, understitching, stitch in the ditch technique and gathering with our excellent instructions and our extra free photo tutorials for even more support.
And just take a look at that scallop hem!
Yes, you will need a little patience but I’ve purposely designed her with wave shaped scallops as they are much more enjoyable to sew than the traditional ‘clam shell’ shaped scallops because there are no sharp points to worry about!
Suggested fabrics
Any light to medium weight woven fabric will work. Keep in mind the scallop hem detail will benefit from, and be easier to sew, in a stable fabric, such as a cotton poplin.
Look for fabrics that gather nicely such as cotton poplin, cotton lawn, linen, chambray and lighter weight denims, satin & taffeta. Keep an eye out for a future tutorial and I’ll show you how to change the gathers to pleats.
The handle of your fabric will dictate how your Bloom Skirt looks. A stiffer fabric such as brocades and satins will create a statement skirt that will hold its shape. Drapey and floaty fabrics such as viscose and crepes will give a softer looking silhouette.
My fabrics
Green skirt – Version B Lengthened by 2″ and made in an Ikea tablecloth (cotton but quite firm)
Blue /white – Version A / no mods and made in Organic Cotton Poplin from James Tailoring that I hand painted
Black and white – Version A / no mods and made in an Ikea curtain Panel (lightweight cotton but looks like linen) and linen scallop band.
Denim – from the deep stash but I’d guess around 8oz weight but with a nice soft handle.
THE DETAILS
PDF PATTERN – UK SIZES 8-22 (paper patterns will follow later in year) – View the size charts here
- Version A – Scallop shaped hem band.
- Version B – classic full skirt with straight hem.
- Signature Maven in-seam pockets
- Centre back invisible (concealed) zip
- Deep waistband sits at the natural waistline to define the fit & flare silhouette, but easy to adjust to your perfect width.
- Fastens with snap fasteners for an unobtrusive finish.
- Designed for woven fabrics.
- Really easy to lengthen or shorten the pattern – The Bloom Skirt would look incredible as a full length maxi skirt in a brocade for a fancy night out!
- ✂️ This is an excellent skill-building sewing pattern with minimal fitting so you can concentrate on learning sewing techniques.
- See the Bloom Skirt Tutorials
- Share your makes by tagging them @mavenpatterns #BloomMaven
PDF PATTERN
- Prints on A4 and Us letter paper
- Print at home pattern with layers to print just the size(s) you need
- Illustrated Maker Instructions with clickable links to tutorials
- Includes a measurement chart for the large skirt pattern pieces giving you the option to save paper and not print all of the pattern
- A0 Copy shop file (with layers)
- A0 printing – we recommend Orbit Imaging – Simon prints all my paper patterns.
