A beautifully simple, tiered skirt with an easy wear elastic waist designed with zero waste pattern cutting ~ no complicated pattern pieces, no complicated layouts, just simple and thoughtful design
 
This pattern contains
Fully illustrated measuring & drafting instructions
Detailed step by step instructions
6 x A4 downloadable instruction booklet
Zero waste cutting layouts
 Beginner-friendly construction
 Easy, wearable silhouette
 
The Calypso Tiered skirt is a romantic and flowing design with feminine details and an adjustable fit due to the elasticated waist. The Calypso skirt features  3 gathered tiers  with beautifully generous and flattering proportions which creates romantic volume and silhouette.
 
Inspired by traditional folk dress and bohemian styles of the 70's, Calypso is an easy to wear garment that allows you to adapt the shape and the silhouette to suit your body, mood or occasion!
 
Sizing
Calypso is a size free and inclusive garment based on your measurements  and is designed to be an easy wear garment with an elasticated waist to create a more defined silhouette
 
Skill Level
The Calypso zero waste pattern is designed to be beginner friendly. The pattern pieces are easy to draft and include 1.5 cms seam allowance with detailed instructions in the booklet. Confident beginners will find the sewing process straightforward. For newer sewists, Calypso is a great place to start if you want to learn how to make a simple gathered, tiered skirt and the elasticated waistband means no tricky fastenings and fully adjustable sizing.
 
Skills Used 
Gathering fabric
Inserting elastic
Basic pattern drafting 
And bonus ~ Making your Calypso is an easy way to learn to self draft your own patterns
 
Fabric Requirements & Recommendations
For a Calypso Skirt, you will need approximately 2 metres of fabric. If using a narrower width, allow for more fabric.
Approximately 1 metre of  2.5 cms wide elastic or enough to fit around your waist.
 
Calypso works beautifully in light to medium weight woven fabrics that have little to some drape. Think cotton lawns, voiles and poplins for a soft yet crisp look. Linens and linen blends also work perfectly for Calypso. 
 
Tools & Notions
Tape measure and ruler or Pattern Master {optional}
Tailors chalk or fabric marking pen
Fabric scissors, pins and a safety pin
Thread to match fabric
Sewing machine
Overlocker {optional}
 
Watch the sewing tutorial
https://youtu.be/s38eLPEDMUA?si=WqfZGtvZ3jvU1ZSn
 
Find more inspiration on Instagram:
@taradeightonatelier
 
This pattern is for personal use only and is not to be used for commercial production. Garments made from this pattern cannot be sold as your own designs. No part of this pattern is to be reproduced or resold in any format.