Drawing inspiration from the alpine folk style of the 1950s, the ANITA skirt celebrates structure and movement. Its countless small folds gather into a fitted, high waistband that shapes the silhouette, allowing the skirt to bloom voluminously below. The front button closure adds a practical and timeless touch.

Two variations offer different interpretations of this classic form. The knee-length version features two oversized quilted pockets that are like blank canvases, inviting you to express yourself through stitching, embroidery, or appliqué. Hidden inside are two smaller pockets, perfect for keeping tiny treasures close at hand. The midi-length version is more understated and conceals its pockets within the waistband for an elegant, minimalist look. With this pattern, you will learn how to create simple quilting and measure and shape your folds with confidence.

ANITA invites you to slow down, sew with care, and rediscover the beauty of garments that are imbued with memories and love in every stitch.

All product photos by Laura Oja. Illustrations by Ivona Fodora.

Fabric Recommendations:
Choose light to medium-weight woven fabrics with a soft drape, such as linen, cotton, hemp, wool, or blended materials. For the large pocket, opt for lightweight quilting padding.

Bear in mind that you will need to turn your pattern pieces perpendicular to the grainline due to the voluminous width. Make sure that your fabric allows this and avoid directional prints or patterns.

Fabric Requirements:
For sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Skirt fabric for knee-length version with large side pockets:
width 55"/140 cm, length 88.6 (97.3, 106.3, 115.8, 135.5) (150.8, 157.1, 167.8, 178)" / 225 (247, 270, 294, 344) (383, 399, 426, 452) cm

Padding for knee-length version with large side pockets:
width 55"/140 cm, length 12.6 (13, 13.8, 14.2, 15) (15.8, 16.2, 16.6, 17)" / 32 (33, 35, 36, 38) (40, 41, 42, 43) cm

Interfacing for knee-length version with large side pockets:
width 35.4"/90 cm, length 43 (45.3, 48.1, 50.8, 55.2) (58.7, 61.9, 63.4, 67)" / 109 (115, 122, 129, 140) (149, 157, 161, 170) cm

Skirt fabric for midi version with waistband pockets:
width 55"/140 cm, length 129.2 (144.9, 161.1, 178, 204.8) (228, 244.1, 261.5, 277.2)" / 328 (368, 409, 452, 520) (579, 620, 664, 704) cm

Interfacing for midi version with waistband pockets:
width 35.4"/90 cm, length 31.2 (33.9, 36.3, 38.6, 42.2) (45.7, 48.1, 50.8, 53.2)" / 79 (86, 92, 98, 107) (116, 122, 129, 135) cm

Accessories:
8 buttons, approximately 0.6"/1.5 cm diameter

Files:
A4 (home printing) and A0 (copy shop printing) PDF files with layers, sizes nested. Sewing instructions are in a separate PDF file.

Delivery:
After purchasing, you will receive a link to download the PDF files. 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.