{"product_id":"pdf-shepherd","title":"PDF SEWING PATTERN | SHEPHERD Skirt | Merchant \u0026 Mills | UK 6–18","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePDF SEWING PATTERN | SHEPHERD Skirt | Merchant \u0026amp; Mills | UK 6–18\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSizes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e UK 6–18\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e English only\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eShepherd Skirt PDF sewing pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eMerchant \u0026amp; Mills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pleated A-line skirt with a timeless, practical silhouette. It features slanted pockets, side button fastenings and carefully placed pleats that create comfortable fullness without excessive bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSew the Shepherd in linen for a soft, flowing everyday skirt or choose cotton twill, denim or needlecord for a more structured and durable finish. The skirt can be made lined or unlined, making it easy to adapt for different fabrics and seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll seam allowances are \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(173, 111, 54);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.5 cm (⅝\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e unless otherwise stated and are included in the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePleated A-line skirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlanted front pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide button fastenings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePleats for comfortable fullness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLined or unlined construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished length of approximately 83 cm (32¾\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermediate sewing project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK sizes 6–18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Fabrics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shepherd Skirt works beautifully in light to medium-weight woven fabrics, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/linen\" title=\"Linen fabric\"\u003eLinen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;options[prefix]=last\u0026amp;q=poplin%20fabric*\" title=\"Poplin fabric\"\u003eCotton poplin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\u0026amp;q=cotton+voile\" title=\"Cotton voile fabric\"\u003eCotton voile\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/twill\" title=\"Twill fabric\"\u003eCotton twill\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/viscose\" title=\"Tencel fabric\"\u003eTENCEL™\/linen blends\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeedlecord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/chambray-denim-fabric\" title=\"Denim fabric\"\u003e4–8 oz denim\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/wool\" title=\"Wool fabric\"\u003eLightweight wool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinen, cotton voile and TENCEL™ blends create a softer, more fluid skirt, while twill, denim and needlecord give the pleats additional structure. Narrow fabrics may need to be pieced as indicated in the pattern instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/gutermann-sew-all-thread\" title=\"Gutermann sew-all thread\"\u003eMatching sewing thread\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/buttons\" title=\"Buttons\"\u003e8 × 15 mm (⅝\") buttons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/interfacing\" title=\"Interfacing\"\u003e0.35 m (½ yd) fusible interfacing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/lining\" title=\"Lining\"\u003eLining fabric for the lined version\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Chart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 6:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Bust 78 cm (30¾\"), Waist 61 cm (24\"), Hips 86 cm (34\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 8:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Bust 82 cm (32¼\"), Waist 65 cm (25½\"), Hips 90 cm (35½\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 10:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Bust 86 cm (33¾\"), Waist 69 cm (27\"), Hips 94 cm (37\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 12:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Bust 91 cm (35¾\"), Waist 74 cm (29\"), Hips 99 cm (39\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 14:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Bust 96 cm (37¾\"), Waist 79 cm (31\"), Hips 104 cm (41\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 16:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Bust 100 cm (39¼\"), Waist 84 cm (33\"), Hips 109 cm (43\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 18:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Bust 106 cm (41¾\"), Waist 89 cm (35\"), Hips 114 cm (45\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished Garment Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 6:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Waist 68.7 cm (27\"), Length 83 cm (32¾\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 8:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Waist 72.7 cm (28½\"), Length 83 cm (32¾\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 10:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Waist 76.7 cm (30\"), Length 83 cm (32¾\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 12:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Waist 81.7 cm (32\"), Length 83 cm (32¾\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 14:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Waist 86.7 cm (34\"), Length 83 cm (32¾\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 16:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Waist 91.7 cm (36\"), Length 83 cm (32¾\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 18:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Waist 96.7 cm (38\"), Length 83 cm (32¾\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe finished length is measured from the centre front and includes the waistband.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric Requirements – Main Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following quantities apply to both the lined and unlined versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e110 cm (43½\") wide, with nap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sizes 6–18: 4.25 m (4¾ yd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e110 cm (43½\") wide, without nap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sizes 6–18: 3.95 m (4¼ yd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e120 cm (47\") wide, with or without nap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sizes 6–10: 2.4 m (2¾ yd); Sizes 12–18: 4.25 m (4¾ yd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e140 cm (55\") wide, with or without nap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sizes 6–10: 2.1 m (2¼ yd); Sizes 12–18: 2.25 m (2½ yd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e150 cm (60\") wide, with or without nap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sizes 6–18: 2.1 m (2¼ yd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the 110 cm wide layout without nap, the waistband is positioned parallel to the selvedge.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLining Requirements – Lined Version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e110 cm (43½\") wide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sizes 6–18: 3.8 m (4 yd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e120 cm (47\") wide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sizes 6–18: 3.8 m (4 yd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e140–150 cm (55–60\") wide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sizes 6–18: 2.25 m (2½ yd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLining Requirements – Unlined Version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll sizes and fabric widths require 0.35 m (½ yd) of lining fabric for the internal components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDF Pattern Includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLined and unlined skirt options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA0 copy shop file \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(173, 111, 54);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA4 and US Letter home-printing files \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(173, 111, 54);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated sewing instructions in English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant PDF download\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shepherd combines practical pockets and durable construction with an elegant pleated A-line silhouette. Fabric choice completely transforms the finished garment, allowing you to make anything from a floaty linen skirt to a structured denim or cotton twill version.\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merchant \u0026 Mills","offers":[{"title":"PDF Pattern Only","offer_id":54401417085141,"sku":"002125-002248","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PDF Pattern + 2 Pages Printed in A0 Format - Black \u0026 White","offer_id":54401417117909,"sku":"002125-002248-Printed","price":36.38,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0451\/3703\/5419\/files\/Merchant_Mills-2026-07-31T173808.252-min.jpg?v=1785533950","url":"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/products\/pdf-shepherd","provider":"Les Tissées","version":"1.0","type":"link"}