Heritage Skirt (featured in Threads Magazine)

Change the fabric, adjust the flare, and make countless new looks.

As a fashion designer and custom clothier, I have the opportunity to create beautiful garments for a variety of clients, including fancy gowns with elaborate details. I recently was my own client, preparing for a photo shoot at a castle in Northern Ireland. I loved my dream skirt and realized I could easily transform the draped pattern from a full, floor-length ball skirt into a classic A-line design.

By changing the fabric and sewing techniques and intentionally using bias, I developed a cut that is attractive on any figure and can be made in almost any fabric. The featured tweed fabric creates a tailored, classy look (featured in Issue 234 of Threads Magazine, Summer 2026). Highlights of this design include a contoured & faced waistband, the option to add a zipper closure, and the option to switch to a stretch knit fabric.

IMPORTANT DESIGNER JOI PATTERN INFO:

The PDF workbook is a guide to this pattern, including some or all of the following worksheets: workbook cover, permissions, printing instructions, size chart, pattern card, design detail checklist, fitting tips and tricks, measurement charts, customizing the flat pattern, fabric layout, and a sewing steps outline. some creative options. This pattern includes a basic outline of sewing instructions and can be sewn as a standalone pattern, but some details may be omitted. For example, adding a zipper may be referenced, but the specific steps for adding a zipper are not included; however, Joi designs her patterns for interactive instruction, and this pattern and workbook are meant to be used with the companion video class for complete step-by-step detailed instruction (hours of videos just for this single pattern) with in-depth details that we are not able to put in the workbook.

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THE TUTORIAL FOR THIS PATTERN IS FEATURED IN OUR PATTERN ACADEMY VIDEO PLAYER ON THE FRONT PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE.

All Designer Joi Patterns are meant to be used in combination with Joi’s video classes and expanded tutorials available on the Video Player for best results.