The Sophia Woven Bubble Skirt and Pant sewing pattern features a flat front waistband with an elastic back waistband, with the option of either a fully lined skirt with gathered lining in ankle or mini length, or pants with elasticated cuffs.
- Front waist gathered into a flat front waistband
- Elastic in back waistband
- Fully lined skirt – maxi or mini length options
- Skirt gathers into lining
- Pant legs gather into elasticated cuffs
- Optional inseam pockets
Fabric Suggestions
Mid-weight woven fabric with good structure e.g. twill, poplin, linen
Trims
- Waist and cuff elastic, 38mm (1 1/2"), refer to measurement chart for cut length
Garment Measurements & Fabric Estimate
Finished Pattern Measurements (cm)
| sizes |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
| Waist before elastic |
85.0 |
90.0 |
95.0 |
100.0 |
105.0 |
110.0 |
115.0 |
120.0 |
126.0 |
132.0 |
138.0 |
144.0 |
150.0 |
156.0 |
| Waist circumference - finished elastic |
57.0 |
62.0 |
67.0 |
72.0 |
77.0 |
82.0 |
87.0 |
92.0 |
98.0 |
104.0 |
110.0 |
116.0 |
122.0 |
128.0 |
| Back waist elastic - cut length |
28.5 |
31.0 |
33.5 |
36.0 |
38.5 |
41.0 |
43.5 |
46.0 |
49.0 |
52.0 |
55.0 |
58.0 |
61.0 |
64.0 |
| Side seam length including waistband - maxi length |
98.0 |
98.0 |
98.0 |
98.0 |
98.0 |
98.0 |
98.0 |
98.0 |
98.0 |
98.0 |
98.0 |
98.0 |
98.0 |
98.0 |
| Side seam length including waistband - mini length |
47.5 |
48.0 |
48.5 |
49.0 |
49.5 |
50.0 |
50.5 |
51.0 |
52.0 |
53.0 |
54.0 |
55.0 |
56.0 |
57.0 |
| Back pant cuff elastic - cut length |
12.5 |
13.0 |
13.5 |
14.0 |
14.5 |
15.0 |
15.5 |
16.0 |
16.5 |
17.0 |
17.5 |
18.0 |
18.5 |
19.0 |
Finished Pattern Measurements (inches)
| sizes |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
| Waist before elastic |
33 1⁄2
|
35 3⁄8
|
37 3⁄8
|
39 3⁄8
|
41 3⁄8
|
43 1⁄4
|
45 1⁄4
|
47 1⁄4
|
49 5⁄8
|
52 |
54 3⁄8
|
56 3⁄4
|
59 |
61 3⁄8
|
| Waist circumference - finished elastic |
22 1⁄2
|
24 3⁄8
|
26 3⁄8
|
28 3⁄8
|
30 3⁄8
|
32 1⁄4
|
34 1⁄4
|
36 1⁄4
|
38 5⁄8
|
41 |
43 1⁄4
|
45 5⁄8
|
48 |
50 3⁄8
|
| Back waist elastic - cut length |
11 1⁄4
|
12 1⁄4
|
13 1⁄4
|
14 1⁄8
|
15 1⁄8
|
16 1⁄8
|
17 1⁄8
|
18 1⁄8
|
19 1⁄4
|
20 1⁄2
|
21 5⁄8
|
22 7⁄8
|
24 |
25 1⁄4
|
| Side seam length including waistband - ankle length |
38 5⁄8
|
38 5⁄8
|
38 5⁄8
|
38 5⁄8
|
38 5⁄8
|
38 5⁄8
|
38 5⁄8
|
38 5⁄8
|
38 5⁄8
|
38 5⁄8
|
38 5⁄8
|
38 5⁄8
|
38 5⁄8
|
38 5⁄8
|
| Side seam length including waistband - mini length |
18 3⁄4
|
18 7⁄8
|
19 1⁄8
|
19 1⁄4
|
19 1⁄2
|
19 5⁄8
|
19 7⁄8
|
20 1⁄8
|
20 1⁄2
|
20 7⁄8
|
21 1⁄4
|
21 5⁄8
|
22 |
22 1⁄2
|
| Back pant cuff elastic - cut length |
4 7⁄8
|
5 1⁄8
|
5 3⁄8
|
5 1⁄2
|
5 3⁄4
|
5 7⁄8
|
6 1⁄8
|
6 1⁄4
|
6 1⁄2
|
6 3⁄4
|
6 7⁄8
|
7 1⁄8
|
7 1⁄4
|
7 1⁄2
|
Main Fabric Estimate for maxi skirt length
| sizes |
4-16 |
18-30 |
| Width 148 cm (58") |
2.25m (2.50 yd) |
2.75m (3.00 yd) |
Main Fabric Estimate for mini skirt length
| sizes |
4-16 |
18-30 |
| Width 148 cm (58") |
1.60 m (1.75 yd) |
2.00 m (2.20 yd) |
Main Fabric Estimate for pant
| sizes |
4-16 |
18-30 |
| Width 112 cm (44") |
2.90m (3.20 yd) |
4.00m (4.40 yd) |
| Width 148 cm (58") |
2.10m (2.30 yd) |
2.50m (2.75 yd) |
Lining Estimate for maxi skirt length
| sizes |
4-16 |
18-30 |
| Width 112 cm (44") |
1.80m (2.00 yd) |
1.80m (2.00 yd) |
| Width 148 cm (58") |
0.90m (1.00 yd) |
1.80m (2.00 yd) |
Lining Estimate for mini skirt length
| sizes |
4-16 |
18-30 |
| Width 112 cm (44") |
0.90m (1.00 yd) |
1.00m (1.10 yd) |
| Width 148 cm (58") |
0.40m (0.45 yd) |
1.00m (1.10 yd) |
Fuse Estimate for skirt and pant
| sizes |
4-30 |
| Width 90 cm (36 in) |
0.20 m (0.25 yd) |
Please use the body measurements size charts below to determine your best size.
All Style Arc patterns are in Australian sizes.
