I am Ruby, a slightly flared denim skirt available in three styles and five versions. My base version is a long denim skirt with precise details: fly, slanted pockets, fitted waistband, back vent, and contrast topstitching. I can also be sewn as a short skirt.
My second style combines a long sheer skirt with an opaque inner skirt. I can be worn in different ways depending on the look you want.
The third style is a slightly flared, simple skirt with a lower fitted waistband and an invisible back closure. Like my long denim version, I feature a back vent and can also be shortened into a short skirt.
Skill level: Intermediate
Number of versions: 5
Sizes: Paper: 36 to 46
Seam allowances: Included
VERSIONS
The pattern comes in 5 versions:
- A : Long denim skirt
- B : Short denim skirt
- C : Long sheer skirt (with short opaque skirt underneath)
- D : Long skirt
- E : Short skirt
NOTIONS
SUPPLIES
• Fabric(s)
• Woven interfacing (non-stretch): 12’’ x 28’’ (30 cm x 70 cm)
• Versions A & B:
– One 6’’ (15 cm) long closed-end zip
– One 3/4’’ (18 mm) diameter jeans button
– Thin cardboard for the ironing and topstitching templates
– Optional: 2 to 4 rivets to reinforce the pocket openings
– Optional: topstitching thread
• Versions C, D & E: – One 8″ (20cm) invisible zipper
FABRIC RECOMMENDATION
The I AM Ruby skirt has no ease at the hips, so we recommend choosing a fabric with a bit of stretch. However, knit fabrics are not suitable for this pattern.
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Versions A & B:
– Main fabric: medium-weight woven fabrics such as denim, gabardine, cotton twill, faux leather, suedine, Tencel twill, smooth or corduroy velvet…
– Pocket lining: cotton poplin, batiste, fine cotton canvas…
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Version C:
– Outer skirt: structured openwork or sheer fabrics such as embroidered cotton or silk organza, broderie anglaise, etc.
– Inner skirt: structured woven fabrics such as cotton or silk satin, etc. Do not choose special lining fabrics. The inner skirt is not a lining but an integral part of the skirt, which is why we call it an “inner skirt” rather than a “skirt lining”.
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Versions D & E: gabardine, cotton twill, Prince of Wales checks, tartan, tweed, fine wool fabric, Tencel twill, smooth or corduroy velvet, millerais, jacquard…
PAPER PATTERN
All seam allowances are included in the pattern.
The pattern is enclosed in an envelope. It contains the sewing pattern along with a step-by-step illustrated explanation guide.
The different pieces overlap with each other so you will need to trace the pattern on paper. If you prefer a ready-to-cut pattern, try the pdf version as pieces do not overlap with each other.
Size 36 to 46. See sizing guide above.
