The Assembly Line Balloon Skirt Sewing Pattern. Designed in Sweden by The Assembly Line, the Balloon Skirt is a midi-length skirt featuring a flared silhouette, a straight waistband, a concealed zip closure at the back, and side seam pockets. Designed for versatility, this skirt offers two style options: with or without the distinctive balloon effect.
Skill level ∙ Intermediate.
This is a multi-size paper sewing pattern available in two sizes, this pattern includes sizes XS to L, click here for sizes L to 3XL. The pattern comes carefully packaged in an envelope together with step-by-step sewing instructions including variations of the techniques required to complete your project.
Suggested fabrics • Light to medium-weight fabrics are ideal. The balloon option works best in a fabric with some structure to hold the balloon shape, while the skirt without the balloon looks beautiful in a fabric with drape.
Fabric requirements (140cm - 150cm fabric width)
Option 1 • XS 2.6M / S 2.7M / M 2.8M / L 3.0M
Option 2 • XS - M 2.0M / L 2.1M
For Option 1 you can choose to sew the lining skirt using lining fabric if you prefer: XS-S 1.0 m, M-L 1.2 m on 140 cm fabric width. Please note! You cannot reduce the main fabric with the same amount.
NB. This sewing pattern isn't suitable for narrower width fabrics
Trims needed • matching thread / 25cm concealed zipper / fusible interfacing / 1 x 15-17mm button