MIRABEL is a mini skirt with a gathered waist and flounces at the bottom. It’s constructed from rectangles, so you don’t need a paper pattern to make your own version of the design. With handy side pockets and an elastic waistband, it’s an easy-to-wear piece that looks great with both casual and formal outfits. If you’re a beginner, don’t worry about the French seam and narrow/rolled hem, as these seam finishing techniques are super easy to learn!

Amélie Grenon is a Canadian student of fashion history who creates sewing patterns inspired by history and works of fiction. Many of her designs borrow historical elements and place them in a modern context. Others are reproductions of historical garments or are pure fantasy. All are designed for easy alteration to suit different body types, including height variations. Amélie also publishes her patterns under the label Petite édition.

All photos by Laura Oja. Illustrations by Ivona Fodora.

Fabric recommendations:
MIRABEL should be made from light or medium-weight non-stretch fabrics such as poplin and twill, rayon/viscose fabrics, linen-viscose or cotton- viscose mixes, or sandwashed linen. The fabric can be very flowing and light weight, as long as it is dark enough not to be see-through.

For the MIRABEL skirt you need two measurements: your natural body hip circumference and the desired length of the finished skirt. Fabric requirements are given by piece in the instructions based on these measurements.

Files:
Sewing instructions PDF that guide you through the fabric cutting and sewing. No separate pattern needed!

Delivery:
After purchasing, you will receive a link to download and print the digital pattern in tiled and layered A4 and A0 size for easy at home printing. There are no delivery charges for the digital patterns, as they are delivered automatically via email immediately after purchase. PDF patterns are only eligible for return and refund if the provided download links have not been used. If the download links have been used, the product will not be refunded.