SEWING PATTERN - HIKING SKIRT

Hiking/biking/handstanding skirt with 4 pockets and unique elastic waistband.

Designed in collaboration with Pa'lante (palantepacks.com)

MAIN FEATURES (see overview in the video in gallery):

• Adjustable elastic waistband that uses two elastic cords instead of one wide elastic band
• Two large hand pockets (you can make one or both zippered)
• Side pockets with snaps (fits most phones)
• Snaps in the middle of the front and back hem that let you temporarily turn skirt into shorts (see video)
• Roomy fit
• Great length (short enough for great ventilation, long enough to cover you while active). *Longer version might be released if there is interest (will be shared with all original pattern buyers free of charge)

Pattern package includes:

1. A4 / lettersize print file

2. Plotter print file, 90 cm wide

3. Projector file (beta version)

4. Detailed illustrated assembly instructions

MATERIALS

(exact length per size is denoted within instructions)

  FABRIC MAIN: 
Woven non-stretch/light stretch.
Light to medium weight (starting from 100 g/sqm).
For whole skirt you'll need around 100-160 cm (width 150 cm).
   FABRIC OPTIONAL:
 For better comfort against skin and better moisture management yoke and waist facing are reccomended to be made from light jersey (merino or merino blend works really well).
Thinner woven will also work well, if your main fabric is a bit stiff, or doesn't manage sweat wel;
   ROLLED GOODS & HARDWARE:
- 2 mm elastic cord x 1-2 m, depending on size;
- 20 mm tri-glide buckle x 1;
- 20 mm webbing x 63.5 cm (for any size);
- 20 mm grossgrain ribbon x 12cm;
- KAM20 snap (or similar) x 2 (or x5 if you opt for skirt to shorts conversion add-on);

For zippered front pocket/s:
- #3 coil zipper 20-50 cm (depending on size and if you do it on both or only one pocket);
- #3 zipper slider x 1-2;

  TOOLS:
Straight stitch sewing machine;
Snap pliers/press;

Optional:
Serger
Threader (soft one or a long thin metalic one, with hook on one end and ring on another end)

SIZING

6 sizes available, XXS to XL, covering waist circumferences from 52 cm - 99 cm (20.5" - 38.5")

1. Choose size that's based on waist circumference.
2. Check if your hip measurement is below or equal to hip circumference of that size (the skirt is designed to be pulled on, it's important that your chosen size can go over your hips).
3. If your hip circumference matches - go for that size.
If your hip circumference is larger - size up.
If your hip circumference is smaller - stay with the size based on waist measurement or size down.

Get an individual size or a bundle of 3 sizes to make a skirt for a friend that wears different size or to experiment yourself with sizing up and down.

NOT FEELING LIKE SEWING, BUT WANT THE SKIRT?:

https://q13ewx-b2.myshopify.com/products/hiking-skirt-palante-collab

QUESTIONS?

Contact me at ks@functionalclothinglab.com