From The Pattern Line:
Mercer bias skirt is an understated midi-length bias skirt that is a classic slip style that you can dress up or down. It’s cut on a bias for a flattering drape, has an elasticated waist for a flexible fit, and falls to about your mid-calf. Designed to be worn at your natural waist.
This pattern is super versatile and the easiest to make out of bias patterns. You can easily adjust the length, keep it unlined, or add lining to suit your body proportions and preferences by following the notes on the pattern. All seam allowances are included.
Difficulty: This pattern is geared toward intermediate to experienced sewers, looking to build up their sewing skills. Think of it as a mini-course on various techniques, where I take you into my sewing atelier and show you the high-end finishes you can find in a luxury ready-to-wear garment.
Suggested fabrics: medium weight fabrics with very good drape without stretch, such as crepe, charmeuse, satin, and crepe de chine in silk, viscose/rayon, acetate blends as well as synthetic blends.
Fit & Model Notes: This style is designed to be fitted at the waist and slightly loose at the hip. The sample shown here is made from viscose blend crepe on a mannequin that is about 5’5” wearing size 22 sample (form waist is 43.5″/110cm and hip is 50″/127cm). Size up one size if you prefer a looser fit.
Sizes: US 16-30
Waist 37.5" - 51.5" / 95.3 - 130.8 cm
Hip 44" - 58" / 111.8 - 147.3 cm(For size 0000-18, click here)