• Model: Size 8, 5'5" | Front view of Reed Skirt in rust corduroy with button front and patch pockets, worn by model.
    Size 8, 5'5"
  • Flat illustration of Reed Skirt showing four views with panel seams, waistband options, and pocket styles.
  • Front view of Reed Skirt in golden rayon with topstitched patch pockets, worn with striped top.
  • Angled front view of Reed Skirt in rust corduroy styled with striped top and black ankle boots.
  • Back view of Reed Skirt in rust corduroy showing waistband and panel seam detail.
  • Back view of Reed Skirt in golden rayon showing midi length, flare, and seaming details.

Reed Skirt

Reed Skirt 0–18

$22.00 USD
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This product is a pre-printed paper pattern

The Reed is an A-line skirt with multiple pocket and closure options perfect for mixing and matching your favorite details. Choose from inset or patch pockets, button front or invisible zipper closure, and two length options to create your ideal skirt.

Skill Level Beginner

Perfect for learning waistband construction and invisible zipper installation.

Design Details

Views A and B feature inset pockets with button front closure, while Views C and D offer patch pockets with center back invisible zipper. Length options include just above the knee (A and C) or elegant mid-calf (B and D), giving you four distinct styling possibilities.

Techniques You'll Master

Sewing straight seams, installing invisible zippers, creating buttonholes, attaching buttons, topstitching, and hemming.

Fabrics & Notions

Suggested Fabrics
Main Fabric Medium-weight woven fabrics such as twill, denim, corduroy, and linen. Extra fabric may be needed to match plaids, stripes, and directional prints.

Interfacing Medium weight woven fusible interfacing.

Notions
View A Thread, (8) 5/8" buttons
View B 12" invisible zipper, hook & eye

Digital Pattern Details

This product is a PDF digital download. You will receive an email containing a unique URL to download your pattern directly after your purchase is complete. The Reed Skirt comes as a layered PDF. This pattern includes the following files: 

Digital Instruction Booklet: 22 pages
Print at Home Pattern: 42 pages
US Copy Shop Pattern: 1 page
A0 Copy Shop Pattern: 2 pages
Printing Instructions: 3 pages 

You do not need to print all of the pattern files, just the one that corresponds to how you intend to print. If you have additional questions please see our FAQ which includes our Digital Product Policies. If you need help printing and assembling your pattern, take a look at our PDF Printing and Assembly Guide!

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Yardage & Finished Measurements

Body Measurements (Inches / Centimeters)
Size 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Bust
3281.2
3383.8
3486.3
3588.9
3691.4
3793.9
38 ½97.7
40101.6
42106.6
44111.7
Waist
2563.5
2666
2768.5
2871.1
2973.6
3076.2
31 ½80
3383.8
3588.9
3793.9
Hip
3588.9
3691.4
3793.9
3896.5
3999
40101.6
41 ½105.4
43109.2
45114.3
47119.3
45" (114 cm) Wide Self Fabric Required (Yards / Meters)
View A
1 ¾1.6
1 ¾1.6
1 ¾1.6
1 ⅞1.7
21.7
21.8
2 ⅛1.9
2 ⅛1.9
2 ⅛1.9
2 ⅛2
View B
2 ½2.3
2 ½2.3
2 ½2.3
2 ½2.3
2 ½2.3
2 ⅝2.4
2 ⅝2.4
2 ¾2.5
2 ¾2.5
2 ¾2.6
View C
1 ¾1.5
1 ¾1.5
1 ¾1.5
1 ¾1.5
1 ¾1.6
1 ¾1.6
1 ¾1.6
1 ¾1.6
1 ¾1.6
1 ¾1.6
View D
2 ¼2.1
2 ¼2.1
2 ⅜2.1
2 ⅜2.1
2 ⅜2.2
2 ⅜2.2
2 ⅜2.2
2 ½2.2
2 ½2.2
2 ½2.2
54" (137 cm) Wide Self Fabric Required (Yards / Meters)
View A
1 ⅝1.5
1 ⅝1.5
1 ¾1.5
1 ¾1.5
1 ¾1.6
1 ¾1.6
1 ¾1.6
1 ¾1.6
1 ¾1.6
1 ⅞1.7
View B
2 ¼2
2 ¼2
2 ¼2.1
2 ¼2.1
2 ¼2.1
2 ¼2.1
2 ¼2.1
2 ⅜2.2
2 ⅜2.2
2 ⅜2.2
View C
1 ⅝1.5
1 ⅝1.5
1 ⅝1.5
1 ¾1.5
1 ¾1.5
1 ¾1.5
1 ¾1.6
1 ¾1.6
1 ¾1.6
1 ¾1.6
View D
21.8
21.8
21.8
21.8
21.8
21.8
2 ⅛2
2 ⅛2
2 ¼2
2 ¼2.1
View A: 1 Yard (0.9 Meters) of 22–25" (55–65 cm) Wide Fusible Interfacing
View B: 1 ⅛ Yards (1 Meter) of 22–25" (55–65 cm) Wide Fusible Interfacing
Views C & D: ¾ Yard (0.7 Meters) of 22–25" (55–65 cm) Wide Fusible Interfacing
Finished Measurements (Inches / Centimeters)
Waist
25 ¼64.1
26 ¼67.7
27 ¼69.2
28 ¼71.8
29 ¼74.3
30 ¼76.8
31 ¾80.6
33 ¼84.5
35 ¼89.5
37 ¼94.6
Hip
40 ½120.9
41 ½105.4
42 ½108
43 ½110.5
44 ½113
45 ½115.6
47119.4
48 ½123.2
50 ½128.3
52 ½133.4
Views A & C Sweep
53134.6
54137.2
55139.7
56142.2
57144.8
58147.3
59 ½151.1
61154.9
63160
65165.1
Views B & D Sweep
58 ½148.8
59 ½151.4
60 ½154
61 ½156.6
62 ½159.3
63 ½161.8
65166
66 ½170.1
68 ½175.6
70 ½184.3
Views A & C Length
20 ⅞53
2153.3
21 ⅛53.7
21 ¼54
21 ⅜54.3
21 ½54.6
21 ⅝54.9
21 ¾55.2
21 ⅞55.6
2255.9
Views B & D Length
29 ⅞75.9
3076.2
30 ⅛76.5
30 ¼76.8
30 ⅜77.1
30 ½77.5
30 ⅝77.8
30 ¾78.1
30 ⅞78.4
3178.7

Reed Skirt 0–18 Size Chart

Women's Clothing Size Chart - Measurements in inches and centimeters
Size Cup Size Bust (in) Bust (cm) Waist (in) Waist (cm) Hip (in) Hip (cm)
Size 0 B 32 81.2 25 63.5 35 88.9
Size 2 B 33 83.8 26 66.0 36 91.4
Size 4 B 34 86.3 27 68.5 37 93.9
Size 6 B 35 88.9 28 71.1 38 96.5
Size 8 B 36 91.4 29 73.6 39 99.0
Size 10 B 37 93.9 30 76.2 40 101.6
Size 12 B 38 1/2 97.7 31 1/2 80.0 41 1/2 105.4
Size 14 B 40 101.6 33 83.8 43 109.2
Size 16 B 42 106.6 35 88.9 45 114.3
Size 18 B 44 111.7 37 93.9 47 119.3
This table provides body measurements for women's clothing sizes 0 through 18. All measurements are provided in both inches and centimeters for bust, waist, and hip circumference. To find your size, measure your bust, waist, and hip, and match to the closest size in the chart.



Women's Clothing Size Chart (14-32) - Measurements in inches and centimeters
Size Cup Size Bust (in) Bust (cm) Waist (in) Waist (cm) Hip (in) Hip (cm)
Size 14 D 40 101.6 33 83.8 43 109.2
Size 16 D 42 106.6 35 88.9 45 114.3
Size 18 D 44 111.7 37 93.9 47 119.3
Size 20 D 46 116.8 39 99.0 48 124.4
Size 22 D 48 121.9 41 104.1 51 129.5
Size 24 D 50 127.0 43 109.2 53 134.6
Size 26 D 52 132.0 45 114.3 55 139.7
Size 28 D 54 137.1 47 119.3 57 144.7
Size 30 D 56 142.2 49 124.4 59 149.8
Size 32 D 58 147.3 51 129.5 61 154.9
This table provides body measurements for women's clothing sizes 14 through 32. All measurements are provided in both inches and centimeters for bust, waist, and hip circumference. To find your size, measure your bust, waist, and hip, and match to the closest size in the chart.
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