{"id":12518,"date":"2021-09-12T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-12T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=12518"},"modified":"2021-09-11T17:07:50","modified_gmt":"2021-09-11T21:07:50","slug":"color-block-free-skirt-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/color-block-free-skirt-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"Color Block Skirt &#8211; Free Skirt Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"567\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-017e.jpg\" alt=\"Free skirt pattern. Love this color block skirt with the fade away panels on the side that make me look instantly slimmer!\" class=\"wp-image-14060 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-017e.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-017e-291x300.jpg 291w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-017e-500x515.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-017e-146x150.jpg 146w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/567;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-017e.jpg\" alt=\"Free skirt pattern. Love this color block skirt with the fade away panels on the side that make me look instantly slimmer!\" class=\"wp-image-14060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-017e.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-017e-291x300.jpg 291w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-017e-500x515.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-017e-146x150.jpg 146w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The free pattern for December is nice and simple &#8211; none of us have time for complicated sewing this time of year! &nbsp;So here's a simple free skirt pattern for a skirt with shaped seams front and back, flattering side panels and a nice comfy fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make this skirt all in the one color for a classic knit straight&nbsp;skirt or use the seams to create a color block effect. &nbsp;Be more traditional with the solid or dark panels on the outside, or go crazy with print!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-1.jpg\" alt=\"Free skirt pattern. Love this color block skirt with the fade away panels on the side that make me look instantly slimmer!\" class=\"wp-image-14062 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/550;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-1.jpg\" alt=\"Free skirt pattern. Love this color block skirt with the fade away panels on the side that make me look instantly slimmer!\" class=\"wp-image-14062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Easy to sew<\/li><li>Princess-style seams front and back<\/li><li>Video tutorial<\/li><li>Knit fabric for comfort and fit<\/li><li>Sewn-in elastic waist<\/li><li>Sizes 34-50 hip<\/li><li>just 4 pages to print for the pattern &#8211; nice<\/li><li>Works well with a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7948432\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.fabric.com\/SearchResults2.aspx?Source=Header&SearchText=ponte&CategoryID=1d5f47dc-9991-4088-93f3-26a376046a5e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ponte knit<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fabric Suggestions From Fabric.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70619 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70619\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70618 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70618\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70617 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70617\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70616 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70616\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70558 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70558\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><div id=\"mab-13598101\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-13598 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"13598\" data-trackid=\"13598\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-017e.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/567;width: 175px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-017e.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/567;width: 175px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-017e.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\" width: 175px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the Color Block skirt pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can download the pattern and instructions for the Color Block Skirt from my design account at Payhip. \u00a0It's a PDF file containing both these instructions and the pattern pieces all in the same file.<\/p><p>The ready-made pattern covers hip sizes 34 to 50 inches.<\/p><p>Enjoy!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/blockskirt\" style=\"\" >Pattern download<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want more of a dramatic tapered look to the center panel and skirt?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"382\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Make-a-taper.jpg\" alt=\"Make a taper\" class=\"wp-image-13602 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Make-a-taper.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Make-a-taper-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Make-a-taper-500x294.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Make-a-taper-150x88.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/382;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Make-a-taper.jpg\" alt=\"Make a taper\" class=\"wp-image-13602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Make-a-taper.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Make-a-taper-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Make-a-taper-500x294.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Make-a-taper-150x88.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-2.jpg\" alt=\"Free skirt pattern. Love this color block skirt with the fade away panels on the side that make me look instantly slimmer!\" class=\"wp-image-14063 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-2.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/550;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-2.jpg\" alt=\"Free skirt pattern. Love this color block skirt with the fade away panels on the side that make me look instantly slimmer!\" class=\"wp-image-14063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-2.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard pattern design for this skirt just has a slight taper at the bottom, however, if you want to create a tighter fit, and a more dramatic look, it's easy to do that. &nbsp;Move in the bottom corner a little, say 1\/2 an inch, then draw a straight line up from your mark about 12 inches until it blends in smoothly with the side seam.  Remember that a 1\/2 inch taper moves the bottom in 2 inches in total, 1\/2 inch from each side, front, and back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch me sew this free skirt pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to sew a Color block skirt\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j3h5zmtFrzI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<strong>Subscribe to the YouTube channel:<\/strong>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/apis.google.com\/js\/platform.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div class=\"g-ytsubscribe\" data-channel=\"debyatsoseweasy\" data-layout=\"full\" data-count=\"default\"><\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-022c.jpg\" alt=\"Free skirt pattern. Love this color block skirt with the fade away panels on the side that make me look instantly slimmer!\" class=\"wp-image-14065 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-022c.jpg 375w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-022c-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-022c-113x150.jpg 113w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 375px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 375\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-022c.jpg\" alt=\"Free skirt pattern. Love this color block skirt with the fade away panels on the side that make me look instantly slimmer!\" class=\"wp-image-14065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-022c.jpg 375w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-022c-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-022c-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/30-minute-easy-skirt-pattern\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/30-min-skirt-013c-224x300.jpg\" alt=\"I like this tutorial better than most others because it includes proper shaping between waist and hips, not just a tube.\" class=\"wp-image-11365 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 224px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 224\/300;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/30-min-skirt-013c-224x300.jpg\" alt=\"I like this tutorial better than most others because it includes proper shaping between waist and hips, not just a tube.\" class=\"wp-image-11365\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>So there you are &#8211; easy and quick to sew and you can create a nice skirt for work or going out with the interesting vertical seams front and back. If you would like to give this skirt pattern a try, then click in the big orange box below to go over to Payhip and download the free pattern. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn't a step-by-step photo guide for this one, because my camera was on the blink today so its video and a check-box set of text instructions only, but it's so easy as you can see.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"mab-13598102\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-13598 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"13598\" data-trackid=\"13598\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-017e.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/567;width: 175px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-017e.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/567;width: 175px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Color-block-skirt-017e.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\" width: 175px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the Color Block skirt pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can download the pattern and instructions for the Color Block Skirt from my design account at Payhip. \u00a0It's a PDF file containing both these instructions and the pattern pieces all in the same file.<\/p><p>The ready-made pattern covers hip sizes 34 to 50 inches.<\/p><p>Enjoy!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/blockskirt\" style=\"\" >Pattern download<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Pin Me\" class=\"wp-image-11600 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 275px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 275\/84;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Pin Me\" class=\"wp-image-11600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"758\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Pin-me1.jpg\" alt=\"Free skirt pattern. Love this color block skirt with the fade away panels on the side that make me look instantly slimmer!\" class=\"wp-image-14067 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Pin-me1.jpg 350w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Pin-me1-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Pin-me1-300x650.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Pin-me1-69x150.jpg 69w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 350px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 350\/758;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"758\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Pin-me1.jpg\" alt=\"Free skirt pattern. Love this color block skirt with the fade away panels on the side that make me look instantly slimmer!\" class=\"wp-image-14067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Pin-me1.jpg 350w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Pin-me1-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Pin-me1-300x650.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Pin-me1-69x150.jpg 69w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want just a regular straight skirt &#8211; try out the <a title=\"30 minute easy skirt pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/30-minute-easy-skirt-pattern\/\">30 minute skirt pattern<\/a> which is very similar, made almost the same way but just as the regular side seams. &nbsp;If that one is 30 minutes, then this new skirt is only 35! &nbsp;Take your pick&#8230;. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode407Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The free pattern for December is nice and simple &#8211; none of us have time for complicated sewing this time of year! &nbsp;So here&#8217;s a simple free skirt pattern for a skirt with shaped seams front and back, flattering side panels and a nice comfy fit. 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