Barkly skirt + Fit Kit + Hack Kit bundle
What's included
The Barkly skirt Bundle includes the Barkly skirt pattern, Fit Kit and Hack Kit.
With this pattern and resource bundle you'll be all set to make the Barkly skirt, learn everything you need to know to fit it perfectly to YOUR body, and then hack it (or other patterns in a similar style!) into whatever style you want! You may never need to buy another skirt pattern again!
Barkly skirt details
The Barkly skirt is a panelled A-line skirt with pockets and a range of interesting and fun to sew details. It has been designed to be worn all year round - in summer in soft linens with sandals and in winter in denim with tights and boots.
View A sits on the natural waist (the top of the waistband will sit just above the natural waist) and features a shaped waistband, slanted pockets that are inset in the side panels and a hem facing.
View B sits just below the natural waist (as it features a waist facing, rather than a waistband), has patch pockets (which are therefore optional), and side splits in the hem.
Both styles feature a centre back invisible zip for a clean finish.
Styles can be mixed and matched so that you can combine your style preferences. More information can be found in the STYLE VARIATION KIT.
This pattern is available in our new extended size range. More details about In the Folds sizing can be found here.
Barkly skirt Fit Kit details
This project will expand your understanding of the fitting and toiling process for a skirt and teach you some new techniques to add to your garment sewing tool belt. We will support you to make a toile of the Barkly skirt and give you a step-by-step process for doing a fitting, as well as how to fit yourself if you don’t have an extra pair of hands to help you!
If you’re new to experimenting with garment fitting, this is the project for you! A skirt is a perfect way to dip your toes into the fitting pool without getting overwhelmed.
While the tutorials have been designed to work alongside the Barkly skirt, they can be used for a range of skirt patterns with a similar shape.
Barkly skirt Hack Kit details
Once you know how to sew and fit your own garments, learning how to hack a pattern is the natural next step in expanding your sewing prowess. But, understanding the 'Why?' and 'Why Not?' is key to transferring your newly-learned skills to other patterns so that you get a well-designed garment for all your effort. The Barkly skirt Hack Kit offers an array of tips, tricks and clever techniques to help you do just that!
The Hack Kit has been designed to be used alongside a range of different patterns, so you will be reaching for it over and over, long into the future. When it comes to sewing the hacks, we've included a range of resources to help you work out the best order of construction, fabric yardage, and included a deep dive into some specific sewing techniques that you may need for sewing your hacked skirt.
Difficulty
The pattern is placed at a Level 2 on the In the Folds pattern skill scale, and has been designed for advanced beginners and beyond. Through careful drafting and beautiful finishing techniques, this pattern will have you feeling very proud of both the inside and outside of your garment.
By working through this pattern, you will gain confidence in: sewing curved seams, sewing pockets, sewing an invisible zip, sewing a waistband or waist facing (depending on the variation you choose to make) and working with interfacing.
Suggested Fabrics
The Barkly skirt is compatible with mid-weight to heavy-weight fabrics.
Consider using: linen, cotton canvas, cotton drill, denim, corduroy or wool. (Keep in mind that the weight of the fabric will determine the amount of structure and drape in the skirt.)
Fabric requirements and finished garment measurements for the Barkly pattern can be found here.
Please remember that the pattern hacks in the Barkly skirt Hack Kit are based on the Barkly skirt pattern, although you could apply most of the hacks to other skirt patterns if you wanted to. Suggested fabrics for the Hack Kit are based on those for the Barkly skirt pattern.
Notions - Both views
- Coordinating thread
- 25cm (10in) invisible zip
- 0.5m (0.5yds) x light to mid-weight fusible interfacing
The pattern is available in both sizes A - J and sizes G - P. Our size charts can be found here.
Patterns are drafted for height of 170cm (5'7") and include a ‘lengthen / shorten line’ so you can make adjustments to suit your height.
Fabric requirements and finished garment measurements can be found here.
Pattern includes seam allowances.
Digital product details (for PDF version only)
The pattern is suitable for printing on both A4 and US letter sized paper. A copy shop version is also included in the file (A0 or US 36" x 48" size).
The pattern is suitable for printing on both A4 and US letter sized paper. A copy shop version is also included in the file (A0 or US 36" x 48").
SIZE A - J
Print at home pattern: 50 pages (a printing plan is included in the instructions so that you can choose to only print the pages you need for your size).
Print shop version: 3 x A0 pages.
SIZE G - P
Print at home pattern: 62 pages (a printing plan is included in the instructions so that you can choose to only print the pages you need for your size).
Print shop version: 3 x A0 pages.
The pattern includes embedded layers. This means that you can select only the size/s you would like to print.
Barkly skirt Fit Kit
The Barkly skirt Fit Kit: 76 pages containing a broad range of patternmaking and fitting tutorials to help you through the process of fitting the Barkly skirt.
Barkly skirt Hack Kit
The Barkly skirt Hack Kit: 109 of patternmaking tutorials and content. The booklet is suitable for printing on both A4 and US letter sized paper, or can be viewed onscreen using a PDF viewer.
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