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Balboa Skirt Digital Sewing Pattern (PDF)
US$12.00
The Balboa Skirt is your ultimate knit skirt pattern. The Balboa is quick and easy to sew, yet so versatile and comfortable to wear. It provides a total of 13 options so you can wear them from day to night and from weekday to weekend!
Balboa Skirt Features:
- Waistband with elastic at natural waist
- Thirteen options:
- Skirts with No Center Seam
- Straight
- A-line
- Ruffled
- Single Flounced
- Double Flounced
- Handkerchief
- Maxi
- Bias Skirts with Center Seams
- Straight
- A-line
- Ruffled
- Single Flounced
- Double flounced
- Maxi
- Skirts with No Center Seam
- Designed for bottom-weight knit fabric
- Layers feature (print only the sizes you need)
Skill Level: Beginner+
Sizes: 00 – 20 (See “Size Chart” tab below for detailed measurements)
Don’t want to print and tape paper together? The Balboa Skirt pattern now includes an additional large format file (size A0 paper) that you can send to your print shop to print!
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Additional information
| Sizes | 00 to 20 |
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| Skill level | Beginner+ |
| Knit or woven | Knit |
| Format | Digital download |
| File | A0, A4 / US Letter |
| Layers | Included |
| Seam allowances | Included |
Material
Primary Fabric Use medium-weight or bottom-weight knit fabric with about 50% horizontal and vertical stretch. Keep in mind that drapey fabric results in a longer skirt, so plan accordingly. Interlock, matte jersey, jersey and ITY knit are good choices.
Fabric Requirements
Most natural fibers shrink in the wash; be sure to have enough fabric. The requirements below assume that the fabric is already pre-shrunk.
Imperial/Yards
Metric/cm
Other Material
- 1 1⁄2“-wide (4 cm-wide) knit elastic as long as your waist
- A piece of 1 1/2“ x 1 1/2“ (3.8 cm x 3.8 cm) lightweight, non-stretch woven fabric
18 reviews for Balboa Skirt Digital Sewing Pattern (PDF)
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Body Measurements
| inch cm |
00 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist | 253⁄8 64.5 |
263⁄4 68 |
281⁄8 71.5 |
291⁄2 75 |
307⁄8 78.5 |
321⁄4 82 |
335⁄8 85.5 |
35 89 |
363⁄8 92.5 |
373⁄4 96 |
391⁄8 99.5 |
401⁄2 103 |
| Hip | 331⁄8 84 |
341⁄2 87.5 |
357⁄8 91 |
371⁄4 94.5 |
385⁄8 98 |
40 101.5 |
413⁄8 105 |
423⁄4 108.5 |
441⁄8 112 |
451⁄2 115.5 |
467⁄8 119 |
481⁄4 122.5 |
How to choose your size
- Compare your waist circumference (narrowest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that best fits your waist. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
- Compare your hip circumference (widest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that fits your hip best. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
- It’s OK to use different sizes for the bust, waist and hip. The instructions for blending sizes are included in the pattern.
- If you are taller or shorter than 5’6” (168 cm), you should consider lengthening or shortening the garment. The instructions for lengthening or shortening are included in the pattern.
Jayne –
I’ve only made the straight skirt but I love the fit and simplicity of the pattern.
R –
Like the design flexibility the options provide. Well worth the price
Helen –
Very useful pattern with so many variations. As usual the instructions are so well written and easy to follow. It is really helpful to see all the various models showing their own versions. Thank you for making dressmaking so much easier.
Anonymous –
Great pattern I really enjoyed making it, I made the straight skirt, will make the others too
Dee –
love it
Chelle –
Versatile and thoughtful design with wonderful instructions. Looking forward to making all designs.
Helen –
great instructions !!!! Cute, quick make.
Anonymous –
Love all the variations
Betty –
so comfortable so easy fits well made for my family member
Deborah –
Love all the options. Would like to see more patterns like this.
Jacquelyn –
Great design, multiple printing options
Sabine –
Great pattern, will sew it again ❤️👍
Anonymous –
Love when a pattern has many views to make!
Anonymous –
Lots of options. Wish that a pocket piece had been added to the pattern sheets. The low profile elastic waist is what makes this pattern stand out from other elastic waist knit skirts. Plus all the style option all in one pattern!
Anonymous –
I made the A line skirt. The instructions were clear. I am very pleased with the pattern.
Carol –
Great pattern and so versatile!
Kayla Smith –
This pattern is so versatile and the options unique to other knit skirt patterns. I have made the single flounce, double flounce, and straight skirts. I love all of them! It is also a great pattern to hack. Enjoy!
Donna –
As you can see my the number of ITS patterns I have, I love, love your patterns! Only bit of constructive feedback I have concerns the page with the outline of the patterns pieces that show you how they are put together. Would you be able to darken the ink so it is more visible? I find it very hard to visually follow the parts of the pattern pieces because the ink is so light. I’ve tried altering the ink on my printer but it isn’t any darker. The rest of the PDF is fine to see. Thank you.
Kennis Wong –
Thank you so much for the feedback!