The Ayla Woven Skirt sewing pattern is a modern cocoon-shaped midi skirt designed for comfort and distinctive style. Featuring an elastic waist, darted hem and topstitched feature seam, Ayla creates a sculptural silhouette with optional inseam pockets for added practicality.
Designed for woven fabrics with some structure, including wool, poplin, drill, linen and ripstop, Ayla is easy to sew and easy to wear. The unique cocoon shape and considered seam details make Ayla a contemporary alternative to a classic straight skirt.
Design Features
- Elastic waist
- Cocoon shape with horizonal top stitched feature seam
- Inseam pockets (optional)
- Mid length
- Darted hem
Fabric Suggestions
Light to mid-weight fabrics with good structure such as poplin, drill, linen, seersucker, chambray, ripstop
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
P***e (verified owner) – :
5 stars for the finished product, 3 stars for the construction instructions re: the pockets. I finally gave up and just made regular in-seam pockets, using a pattern piece from another SA pattern. It wasn’t until the garment was complete that I figured out what I *should* have done. Came together quickly otherwise. I will try it the pockets as designed the next time! (And there will be a next time because I love it!)
I made this with a heavier weight cotton (sold by Ikea as curtain fabric) which gives a great structure and shows off the lantern shape.
I sized down 1 size from my measurements and it’s still plenty comfortable.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
T****y (verified owner) – :
I love this skirt which I made in a beautiful linen but my god what an arse ache to make. I hate the construction of the pockets and waistband (which I had to unpick a few times) I think I’ll just do them how I would usually do them. The pockets are far too small, no point in having them if you can’t put anything in them so when I make again I’ll just use the pocket pattern I always make.
Style Arc – :
Following customer feedback, we’ve recently revised this pattern to increase the pocket size. The updated version is now available online, and if you’ve purchased the pattern previously, the new PDF files will be available in your Style Arc account.
Thank you for helping us identify where improvements can be made. We value feedback like yours as we continue to refine our patterns.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
n**********s (verified owner) – :
Very current shape, easy pattern to sew, fit is good etc. my one gripe is that the pockets are very small, not even big enough for my phone…pockets are pretty much the reason I sew my own clothes, I need them to be big and functional! In all other ways, this is an excellent pattern, thanks StyleArc
Style Arc – :
After hearing feedback like yours, we’ve recently updated this pattern to increase the pocket size and improve their functionality. The updated pattern is now available online, and if you previously purchased it, the revised PDF files will be accessible in your Style Arc account.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Your feedback helps us make considered improvements to our patterns.
Thanks again.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
j*********0 (verified owner) – :
Love the structure of this skirt. The A-line shape that tapers at the hem is giving architectural style to this easy-to-construct pattern.
Check the Ayla skirt featured with the Ethel designer to on my IG
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Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
j*********0 (verified owner) – :
Swift and easy make! This skirt has a unique shape due the sculptural darts at the hemline piece that attaches to the A-line skirt piece. I ordered pdf, traced, cut out, and constructed the whole project in less than six hours. Instructions and illustrations were great.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Multi-Size
s********d (verified owner) – :
I really enjoyed making this skirt and loved the finished garment, however, it just didn’t suit me. I really really cant wear skirts 🙁
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Multi-Size
y****o (verified owner) – :
I made a wearable muslin from a knit fabric that stretched and grew in length. I shortened by a huge amount, and ended up with a nice skirt. I could tell that it’s a keeper. I’ll be making it again from knits (ones that don’t stretch so much) and from wovens (shortened as needed for my 5’1″ size).
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
J*************n (verified owner) – :
I love the unusual shape of this skirt. It is quick and easy to put together. I have made two now – the first in a cotton fabric and the second in a thai silk. They both look great, although the silk one has a bit more structure and so makes the most of the shape.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
C**o (verified owner) – :
This is a really cool skirt pattern. I chose it because lots of my skirts are way too girly, so I like the silhouette of this one with the tapered bottom third. It’s very useful if you find yourself wearing it on a windy day too, it doesn’t fly around so much as normal skirts. It’s really easy to sew. I love that it has pockets. I sewed it using a heavy herringbone linen and it looks great. Love an elastic waist too.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
n**********s (verified owner) – :
I LOVE this skirt! Very easy to sew. Very comfy and goes wonderful with my style. Perfect size like all patterns of StyleArc