Meet our latest sewing pattern - Dahlia, our wardrobe essential skirt that comes in 3 versions for you to choose from.
Choose if you like the inverted box pleat look or a gathered waist look - make it as academia or as romantic as you like! Dahlia suits many occasions, styles and outfits.
Dahlia is a romantic full skirt - a true wardrobe essential.
Decide if you want to sew aristocratic double inverted boxpleats in two different styles or the romantic gathered look. Either way, Dahlia is suited for all your adventures. Put love letters in the side seam pocket, add ruffles for a more soft lolita inspired style or sew the short minimal version for your modern everyday shenanigans.
Dahlia's Features
and as always:
With this Pattern you will learn:
- installing an invisible zipper
- making double inverted box pleats
- making box pleats
- sewing a classic waistband
- installing side seam pockets
- Ruffle-making
- making belt loops
- + more ♡
Versions
We love to give you options! - Choose from 3 bodices, 2 lengths, 4 sleeves and 2 collars to create your individual Kalina version. We included 3 versions in the sewing instructions to teach you all required techniques.
Choose from 3 bodices, 2 lengths, 4 sleeves and 2 collars.
* Bodice: plain, yoke & gathering yoke
* Lengths: long & short
* Sleeves: 3/4 length + elastic, 3/4 length, 3/4 length + ruffle & full length + cuff
* Collars: narrow + small bow & wide + big bow
This way you can create different styles and aesthetics with only 1 sewing pattern. From modern minimalistic to the fully historical look - we got you covered!
Version A
Version A features double inverted box pleats all around. The waistband mirrors the pleats if the skirt and add a cute detail. The belt loops and side seam pockets add to the usability of the skirt – a wardrobe essential!
Suitable for beginner and intermediate sewers.
Version B
The most relaxed version - double inverted box pleats, shorter skirt and a wide rounded waistband. The wide hem seam allowance add more stability to the hem. This version truly is the most versatile as it can get.
This piece is a perfect beginner project!
Version C
Suitable for beginner and intermediate sewers.
Mix & Match
Combine as you like, to create a unique Dahlia Skirt matching your style best. We included 3 versions in the sewing instructions to teach you all required techniques.
- 3 pleats
- 4 waistbands
- 3 hems
- 2 decor elements
Skill Level
Dahlia is a sewing pattern aimed at beginner sewists - skill level "intermediate".
Perfect if you are a beginner stitcher who already managed many easy projects and who is looking for a new learning experience. Dahlia is not necessarily complicated to sew, but you need patience and precision with the pleating.
We made sure to teach you everything in our detailed illustrated instructions that will guide you through the process!
Need more information about our skill levels? Read our Guide
Sizing and Formats
A4/ US Letter + A0/ Copy Shop
Dahlia is available as a PDF Sewing Pattern for you to instantly download. You will get an email immediately after purchase with a PDF to either print and assemble at home, suitable both for A4 and US Letter formats or send to a copyshop or pattern printer to print to full scale on A0.
With or without seam allowances
All Stitchmaiden patterns come in two file versions, one that includes seam allowances, which are 1 cm (3/8”) unless otherwise stated on the pattern or in the instructions and one version without seam allowances, so you can add your own.
If you need more help, read our Guide on how to use PDF Sewing Patterns
Our sewing patterns feature clear instructions with step-by-step illustrations to guide you through the sewing process.
Make it knee-length or midi! You get to decide the design of your skirt
Forever in love with side seam pockets! Store love letters or flowers here!
We can't wait to see your Dahlia skirts! Don't forget to tag us on Instagram @stitchmaiden using the hashtag #Stitchmaiden so we, and the sewing community, can see you twirling around in this lovely skirt!
Lucy & Faye
