Combined image of two models wearing the Tilly and the Buttons Samara skirt.
Model wearing the Luella skirt in a midi length with two tiers and an exposed frill seam, paired with a white t-shirt and trainers.
Model wearing the Luella skirt in a midi length with two tiers and an exposed frill seam, paired with a white t-shirt and trainers.
Close up of a model wearing the Luella skirt in a midi length with two tiers and an exposed frill seam.
Model wearing the Luella skirt in a midi length with two tiers and an exposed frill seam, paired with a white t-shirt and trainers.
Model wearing the Luella skirt in a midi length with two tiers and an exposed frill seam, paired with a white t-shirt and trainers.
Model wearing the Luella skirt in a midi length with two tiers and an exposed frill seam, paired with a white t-shirt and trainers.
Model wearing the Luella skirt in a midi length with two tiers and an exposed frill seam, paired with a white t-shirt and trainers.
Model wearing the Luella skirt in a maxi length with three gathered tiers, paired with a white vest top and sandals.
Model wearing the Luella skirt in a maxi length with three gathered tiers, paired with a white vest top and sandals.
Model wearing the Luella skirt in a maxi length with three gathered tiers, paired with a white vest top and sandals.
Model wearing the Luella skirt in a maxi length with three gathered tiers, paired with a white vest top and sandals.
Close up of model wearing the Luella skirt in a maxi length with three gathered tiers.
Model wearing the Luella skirt in a maxi length with three gathered tiers, paired with a white vest top and sandals.
Front cover of the Tilly and the Buttons Luella sewing pattern.
Luella back cover
Technical drawing of the Tilly and the Buttons Luella sewing pattern.
Luella sewing pattern size chart
Combined image of two models wearing the Tilly and the Buttons Samara skirt.
Model wearing the Luella skirt in a midi length with two tiers and an exposed frill seam, paired with a white t-shirt and trainers.
Model wearing the Luella skirt in a midi length with two tiers and an exposed frill seam, paired with a white t-shirt and trainers.
Close up of a model wearing the Luella skirt in a midi length with two tiers and an exposed frill seam.
Model wearing the Luella skirt in a midi length with two tiers and an exposed frill seam, paired with a white t-shirt and trainers.
Model wearing the Luella skirt in a midi length with two tiers and an exposed frill seam, paired with a white t-shirt and trainers.
Model wearing the Luella skirt in a midi length with two tiers and an exposed frill seam, paired with a white t-shirt and trainers.
Model wearing the Luella skirt in a midi length with two tiers and an exposed frill seam, paired with a white t-shirt and trainers.
Model wearing the Luella skirt in a maxi length with three gathered tiers, paired with a white vest top and sandals.
Model wearing the Luella skirt in a maxi length with three gathered tiers, paired with a white vest top and sandals.
Model wearing the Luella skirt in a maxi length with three gathered tiers, paired with a white vest top and sandals.
Model wearing the Luella skirt in a maxi length with three gathered tiers, paired with a white vest top and sandals.
Close up of model wearing the Luella skirt in a maxi length with three gathered tiers.
Model wearing the Luella skirt in a maxi length with three gathered tiers, paired with a white vest top and sandals.
Front cover of the Tilly and the Buttons Luella sewing pattern.
Luella back cover
Technical drawing of the Tilly and the Buttons Luella sewing pattern.
Luella sewing pattern size chart

Luella Skirt

Printed or PDF Sewing Pattern
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PATTERN FORMAT

THIS SKIRT WAS MADE FOR TWIRLING

Sew yourself a floaty two-tier midi or three-tier maxi skirt with the Luella sewing pattern. The elasticated waistband offers a comfortable fit without any tricky fastenings. And of course it’s got pockets! A true wardrobe workhorse, Luella can be dressed up or down and styled for multiple seasons. Trust us, you’ll want to make more than one... 

  • Choice of two-tier midi skirt or three-tier maxi skirt 
  • Top tier skims the hips, while lower tiers are beautifully swishy 
  • Instructions guide you through joining tiers with either a classic gathered seam or a decorative exposed frill seam 
  • Optional pockets, anchored into the waist seam for a sleek finish 
  • A perfect blank canvas for bold prints, textures, or trims 

SKILL LEVEL - Confident Beginner

PATTERN SUPPORT - Need extra help sewing Luella? See our FREE tutorials including step-by-step videos on sewing gathers and an exposed frill seam.

MODEL GARMENT SIZES - Jess (pink midi skirt) is wearing a size 6 (UK 16). Sinead (gingham maxi skirt) is wearing a size 10 (UK 24).

                   

                  We label our sewing pattern sizes with generic numbers from 1 to 15. Please measure your bust, waist, and hips to determine which size(s) fit you best. The pattern instructions include a link to an article on fitting tips to help you tailor the pattern to your unique shape, including how to combine multiple sizes.

                  Size range: UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

                  BODY MEASUREMENTS
                  SIZE BUST WAIST HIP
                  1
                  UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34 / AUS 6                  		 76cm
                  (30in)                  		 61cm
                  (24in)                  		 84cm
                  (33in)
                  2
                  UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36 / AUS 8                  		 81cm
                  (32in)                  		 66cm
                  (26in)                  		 89cm
                  (35in)
                  3
                  UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38 / AUS 10                  		 86.5cm
                  (34in)                  		 71cm
                  (28in)                  		 94cm
                  (37in)
                  4
                  UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40 / AUS 12                  		 91.5cm
                  (36in)                  		 76cm
                  (30in)                  		 99cm
                  (39in)
                  5
                  UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42 / AUS 14                  		 96.5cm
                  (38in)                  		 81cm
                  (32in)                  		 104cm
                  (41in)
                  6
                  UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44 / AUS 16                  		 101.5cm
                  (40in)                  		 86.5cm
                  (34in)                  		 109cm
                  (43in)
                  7
                  UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46 / AUS 18                  		 112cm
                  (44in)                  		 94cm
                  (37in)                  		 114cm
                  (45in)
                  8
                  UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48 / AUS 20                  		 117cm
                  (46in)                  		 99cm
                  (39in)                  		 119.5cm
                  (47in)
                  9
                  UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50 / AUS 22                  		 122cm
                  (48in)                  		 104cm
                  (41in)                  		 124.5cm
                  (49in)
                  10
                  UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52 / AUS 24                  		 127cm
                  (50in)                  		 109cm
                  (43in)                  		 129.5cm
                  (51in)
                  11
                  UK 26 / US 22 / EUR 54 / AUS 26                  		 132cm
                  (52in)                  		 114cm
                  (45in)                  		 134.5cm
                  (53in)
                  12
                  UK 28 / US 24 / EUR 56 / AUS 28                  		 137cm
                  (54in)                  		 119.5cm
                  (47in)                  		 139.5cm
                  (55in)
                  13
                  UK 30 / US 26 / EUR 58 / AUS 30                  		 142cm
                  (56in)                  		 124.5cm
                  (49in)                  		 144.5cm
                  (57in)
                  14
                  UK 32 / US 28 / EUR 60 / AUS 32                  		 147cm
                  (58in)                  		 129.5cm
                  (51in)                  		 150cm
                  (59in)
                  15
                  UK 34 / US 30 / EUR 62 / AUS 34                  		 152.5cm
                  (60in)                  		 134.5cm
                  (53in)                  		 155cm
                  (61in)

                  Supplies

                  • Fabric (see below)
                  • Matching thread 
                  • 40mm (1 1/2in) wide elastic to the length of your waist measurement 
                  • 2 medium/large safety pins 
                  • For optional pockets: a piece of iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric) approx. 25x25cm (10x10in) 
                  • Sewing machine and basic tools 

                  Fabric Suggestions

                  Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics that gather easily, such as cotton lawn, poplin, double gauze, seersucker, linen blends, viscose (rayon), or crêpe.

                  Fabric Requirements

                  140cm (56in) wide

                  Two-tier midi skirt

                  • sizes 1-5: 1.8m (2yd)
                  • sizes 6-15: 2.2m (2 1/2yd)*

                  Three-tier maxi skirt

                  • sizes 1-5: 2.7m (3yd)
                  • sizes 6-15: 3.1m (3 3/8yd)*

                  *For sizes 6-7, 0.4m (1/2yd) less for version without pockets

                  115cm (45in) wide

                  Two-tier midi skirt

                  • sizes 1-6: 2.2m (2 1/2yd)†
                  • sizes 7-15: wider fabric needed for sizes 7-15

                  Three-tier maxi skirt

                  • sizes 1-5: 3.1m (3 3/8yd)†
                  • sizes 6-15: wider fabric needed for sizes 7-15

                  † For sizes 1-2, 0.4m (1/2yd) less for version without pockets

                  Printed or PDF

                  Printed Sewing Pattern

                  You will receive a gorgeous printed package containing full-scale pattern sheets and a colour booklet with step-by-step instructions.

                  PDF Sewing Pattern

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                  Print at at home on either A4 or US Letter paper, or use the A0 copyshop files for professional printing. 

                  You will need Adobe Reader to print the pattern to the correct scale (free to download).

                  This PDF pattern includes layers. Learn how to use layered PDF sewing patterns.

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