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Fitting Adjustments

In this video, you’ll learn some helpful fitting adjustments for the Brookes skirt.

Grade Between Sizes

Because Brookes features a fitted silhouette, you might need to grade between sizes.

And here are some additional fitting resources if you need them:

Follow this tutorial to lengthen and shorten a sewing pattern

If you want to blend between sizes, use this video tutorial.

Learn to Sew a Denim Skirt

Here’s what you’ll need for this project:


  • Brookes pattern

  • All-purpose polyester thread

  • Topstitching thread

  • Sewing machine needle for stretch wovens

  • Seven 5/8” snaps or tack buttons (MAIN ONLY)

  • Coil zipper (BONUS ONLY)

  • 1 yard of lightweight fusible knit interfacing

  • 1/2 yard light weight woven fabric

  • Point turner

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