The Bernadette is a party in a skirt; pleated in the front - darted in the back! Plus, store your treasures in style with the super fun belt bag! The pattern includes the skirt in two length options; mini and midi. The belt is closed with D-rings and the bag features a zipper pocket, front pouch, and flap. This is a versatile and fun to sew pattern that you’ll want to sew in every color. Designed for mid-weight woven fabrics, the Bernadette looks great in anything from linen, to denim, to a rayon twill! If you’re looking for a cute and comfortable skirt, you need Bernadette in your life.
- Purchase includes sizes XS/0 - 7X/32 (32”/81cm -60”/152cm chest).
- 3/8” seam allowance included in pattern
- PDF pattern includes: instructions, A0 copy shop file (4 pages), print at home pattern sized for A4 and letter (57 pages), and projector files.
- Designed for woven fabrics.
- 5% of proceeds go to charity. This pattern benefits the Innocence Project.
- Get inspired and share your make using #BernadetteSkirt on social media.
Fabric Recommendations
The Bernadette Skirt is designed for woven fabrics. Any sort of medium weight woven is suitable. If you choose a fabric like a mid-weight twill or denim you will get a more structured skirt. If you choose a drapier fabric like a rayon challis or silk, you will get a flowier skirt.
Notions
1/2 yard [.5 meters] Fusible interfacing
12” [30.5cm] Invisible zipper for the skirt
1 1/4” [3.2cm] D-rings (2)
1/4 yard [.2 meters] Lining for belt bag
6” [15.2cm] Zipper for the belt bag
5/8” [1.6cm] Snap or button for the belt bag flap
Zipper foot
OPTIONAL: Invisible zipper foot
The model in the denim version is wearing a size medium. The fabric is a 8oz 100% cotton denim.
Model Fit
The model in the khaki version is wearing a size XXL. The fabric is a cotton canvas.
The model in the rust colored version is wearing a size large. The fabric is 100% linen.
You may need to purchase extra yardage if your fabric has a heavy nap, is directional, striped, or has an obvious repeat.
You will need 1/2 yard [.5 meters] of fusible interfacing and 1/4 yard [.2 meters] of lining fabric (for the belt bag).
| 2yd |
2.4yd |
2.4yd |
2.4yd |
| 2yd |
2yd |
2.3yd |
2.4yd |
| 1.2yd |
1.6yd |
1.7yd |
1.7yd |
| 1.2yd |
1.2yd |
1.5yd |
1.7yd |
| 1.8m |
2.2m |
2.2m |
2.2m |
| 1.8m |
1.8m |
2.1m |
2.2m |
SIZE CHART
The Bernadette has two length options, mini and midi length. The mini falls mid thigh and the midi falls a few inches above the ankle. It was drafted using sample measurements for a height of 5’6”[168cm].
This skirt is designed to be fitted but not too tight through the waist. There is a fair amount of ease in the hips to allow the pleats to fall nicely.
| 81.3cm – 83.8cm |
86.4cm – 88.9cm |
91.4cm – 94cm |
96.5cm – 99.1cm |
102cm – 109cm |
112cm – 117cm |
119cm – 122cm |
124cm – 127cm |
130cm – 132cm |
135cm – 137cm |
140cm – 142cm |
145cm – 147cm |
150cm – 152cm |
| 61cm – 63.5cm |
66cm – 68.6cm |
71.1cm – 73.7cm |
76.2cm – 81.3cm |
83.8cm – 88.9cm |
91.4cm – 99.1cm |
102cm – 104cm |
107cm – 109cm |
112cm – 114cm |
117cm – 119cm |
122cm – 124cm |
127cm – 130cm |
132cm – 135cm |
| 86.4cm – 88.9cm |
88.9cm – 91.4cm |
94cm – 96.5cm |
99.1cm – 104cm |
107cm – 114cm |
117cm – 124cm |
127cm – 130cm |
132cm – 135cm |
137cm – 140cm |
142cm – 145cm |
147cm – 150cm |
152cm – 155cm |
157cm – 160cm |
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
The measurements below are the dimensions of the garment after it is sewn.
| 68.6cm |
73.7cm |
78.7cm |
85.1cm |
92.7cm |
102cm |
109cm |
114cm |
119cm |
124cm |
130cm |
135cm |
140cm |
| 126cm |
128cm |
133cm |
140cm |
149cm |
159cm |
166cm |
171cm |
177cm |
182cm |
187cm |
192cm |
197cm |
| 43.4cm |
43.9cm |
44.5cm |
45cm |
45.5cm |
46cm |
46.5cm |
47cm |
47.5cm |
48cm |
48.5cm |
49cm |
49.5cm |
| 79.2cm |
79.8cm |
80.3cm |
80.8cm |
81.3cm |
81.8cm |
82.3cm |
82.8cm |
83.3cm |
83.8cm |
84.3cm |
84.8cm |
85.3cm |
| 32″ – 33″ |
34″ – 35″ |
36″ – 37″ |
38″ – 39″ |
40″ – 43″ |
44″ – 46″ |
47″ – 48″ |
49″ – 50″ |
51″ – 52″ |
53″ – 54″ |
55″ – 56″ |
57″ – 58″ |
59″ – 60″ |
| 24″ – 25″ |
26″ – 27″ |
28″ – 29″ |
30″ – 32″ |
33″ – 35″ |
36″ – 39″ |
40″ – 41″ |
42″ – 43″ |
44″ – 45″ |
46″ – 47″ |
48″ – 49″ |
50″ – 51″ |
52″ – 53″ |
| 34″ – 35″ |
35″ – 36″ |
37″ – 38″ |
39″ – 41″ |
42″ – 45″ |
46″ – 49″ |
50″ – 51″ |
52″ – 53″ |
54″ – 55″ |
56″ – 57″ |
58″ – 59″ |
60″ – 61″ |
62″ – 63″ |
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
The measurements below are the dimensions of the garment after it is sewn.
| 27″ |
29″ |
31″ |
33.5″ |
36.5″ |
40″ |
43″ |
45″ |
47″ |
49″ |
51″ |
53″ |
55″ |
| 49.5″ |
50.5″ |
52.5″ |
55″ |
58.5″ |
62.5″ |
65.5″ |
67.5″ |
69.5″ |
71.5″ |
73.5″ |
75.5″ |
77.5″ |
| 17.1″ |
17.3″ |
17.5″ |
17.7″ |
17.9″ |
18.1″ |
18.3″ |
18.5″ |
18.7″ |
18.9″ |
19.1″ |
19.3″ |
19.5″ |
| 31.2″ |
31.4″ |
31.6″ |
31.8″ |
32″ |
32.2″ |
32.4″ |
32.6″ |
32.8″ |
33″ |
33.2″ |
33.4″ |
33.6″ |
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