Pauline is a midi-length, straight skirt that you can easily dress up or down. A princess seam opens to a vent at the front, and the hem hits below the knee. This skirt is a great staple for work or an everyday, casual silhouette.
Morgan is wearing size 20 Pauline skirt. Her measurements are 48”, 41”, 52" and she is 5’9” tall. This fabric is printed linen from Bolt.
The member bonus pattern for the Pauline skirt transforms the silhouette by adding a gathered waistband. This fabric is Art Gallery Rayon in Lilliput Ferngully in Cinnamon from Bolt.
This fabric is Matinee in Earth from the Warp and Weft Collection from Bolt.
Fabrics to shop: This pattern works best in medium-weight woven fabrics such as linen, denim, chambray, rayon, cupro, and Tencel.
The bonus version of the Pauline skirt has a gathered waistband, so it works well in lightweight or medium-weight woven fabrics such as linen, chambray, batiste, lawn, voile, rayon challis, cupro, and Tencel.
Fabrics to avoid: Avoid very heavyweight denim, canvas, and upholstery fabrics. Instead, choose medium-weight denim or chambray if you want a denim look.
Fit: This skirt is fitted at the waist. Consider your waist measurement and grade in or out at the hips as necessary.
Need help picking out fabric? Watch this video for a bunch of fabric ideas for the Pauline skirt.
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