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This is a DIY scuba skirt sewing pattern that I have sewn 5 times already (bright floral here) and (cobalt scuba here) and (scuba skirt here) and (Lady McElroy here). I always said that I wasn’t done with this pattern and it still feels accurate even after this 3rd make.

READ | The Ultimate Vogue V1486 Sewing Pattern Review Post

This style of skirt is suitable for most body types and would be easy to sew for beginner sewers. For a more detailed post with all the 5 different variations of this pattern, click over to my comprehensive guide to Vogue V1486 page here.

Perhaps its how easy it is to make the skirt that attracts me so. Or it might be the shape of it – not quite a plain A-line skirt, it has the drama of the side box pleats on the lower skirt section. I left out the back zip and cut the back piece on a fold. Scuba has great stretch and recovery.

Size wise I traced a 10 based on the finished garment measurements (I am normally a 12 on Vogue patterns). I did this because the scuba has some stretch in it. The fabric was an impulse online purchase from FC Fabric Studio . One of those posts you see on IG and click away and before you know it, you are receiving a lovely package of fabric. And it really is lovely, just look at it.

Read| More detailed sewing construction and fit details posts here

I like how I feel when I am wearing these skirts. This one, in particular, gets a lot of compliments. Most people say they love how it reminds them of summer :-).

I have taken to wearing it as armour when its grey outside and I need to keep the blues at bay…

Next up in this series – I need one DIY scuba skirt in African wax print.

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