{"product_id":"the-aesthetic-kit-the-universal-skirt","title":"The Aesthetic Kit – The Universal Skirt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick through the kit options to view individual kit prices – each fabric option is priced separately.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've curated a limited run of Aesthetic kits for those who love sewing beautiful garments with thoughtfully sourced fabrics. This kit is designed to elevate your sewing experience - all while creating a timeless piece you'll reach for again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout The Sewing Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe featured pattern is \u003cem\u003eThe Universal Skirt\u003c\/em\u003e - a high-waisted mid-length skirt with deep pleats, a flattering silhouette and a concealed zip for a polished finish. The Universal Skirt comes with three options - Panel Skirt Unlined, Panel Skirt Lined and a Puffball Skirt Lined. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fabric provided in these kits will be for the Panel Skirt Unlined apart from the Pastel Check due to the opacity of the fabric although you can choose whether you want to line it or not. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Universal Skirt comes with a full-colour pattern sheet in sizes UK6-26. For detailed garment measurements, please refer to our size charts in the images. The instruction book is beautifully designed, featuring clear illustrations and step-by-step guidance. Paired with our video tutorials, you'll be fully supported as you learn how to create crisp box pleats and confidently insert a concealed zip. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout The Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Aesthetic Kit includes everything you need to make your skirt, from the printed sewing pattern to premium fabric, all chosen with care. These kits are suitable for confident beginners and experienced makers alike, with fabric choices to suit every style. If you are more on the beginner side, we suggest choosing the kit options that are unlined and then you can build up your experience to the lined version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1225\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1225\" class=\"\"\u003eA printed copy of \u003cem data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eThe Universal Skirt\u003c\/em\u003e sewing pattern; a multi-sized coloured pattern sheet with a 32-page A5 instruction book, all presented in a large resealable envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1268\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1268\" class=\"\"\u003eYour chosen fabric (see options below)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1288\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1288\" class=\"\"\u003eMatching thread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1312\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1312\" class=\"\"\u003eFusible interfacing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1330\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1330\" class=\"\"\u003eConcealed zip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1330\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1330\" class=\"\"\u003eSewing machine needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1392\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1392\" class=\"\"\u003eIf applicable, lining fabric (see Pastel Check notes below)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Options - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that colours will look different on different screens.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINDIGO DENIM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0396\/6753\/files\/Kit_Fabric_Imaages_1000x1000_2.png?v=1745836609\" alt=\"\" width=\"215\" height=\"215\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScroll through the images to see this skirt made up\u003cstrong\u003e in the same fabric but a different colourway\u003c\/strong\u003e. This gorgeous organic cotton denim is a wardrobe must have. You'll be able to team this with so many things - from daytime to event-ready styling. Please note it is hard to capture the true colour of this denim - it is a deep blue. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1614\" data-start=\"1591\"\u003eFabric Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90% Organic Cotton, 10% Recycled Polyester \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePASTEL CHECK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"179\" width=\"179\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0396\/6753\/files\/7_08da5517-f700-4a76-8830-9833141e7b44.png?v=1744729769\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pretty checked cotton in spring pastel colours will create the most beautiful skirt for sunny days. Team with a white tee and some trainers and you're picnic in the park ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2102\" data-start=\"1876\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2102\" data-start=\"1878\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1902\" data-start=\"1878\"\u003ePattern Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e As this fabric is slightly see-through, we'll also provide you with enough M\u0026amp;M Muslin to line the skirt. You are welcome to make the skirt unlined too should you not feel that it's too see-through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2142\" data-start=\"2103\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2142\" data-start=\"2105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2128\" data-start=\"2105\"\u003eFabric Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2251\" data-start=\"2143\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2251\" data-start=\"2145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2171\" data-start=\"2145\"\u003eFabric specific notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Squares are around 1cm in size. Extra fabric will be provided to pattern match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLINEN CHAMBRAY - KINGDOM OF THE CAT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0396\/6753\/files\/8_9ed7f1b2-d57e-44a2-83fb-ff4522ad2299.png?v=1744795198\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Trudi Flaxweave Linen Chambray in a leopard print of beige, brown, and black. Scroll through the images to see this skirt made up in this fabric. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthically sourced and sustainable Flaxweave fabric. May have the occasional white flecks\/slubs due to the natural weave. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2615\" data-start=\"2592\"\u003eFabric Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% Linen, 40% Viscose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMERCHANT AND MILLS - EUROPEAN LAUNDERED LINEN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"182\" width=\"182\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0396\/6753\/files\/9_ca67ffd0-fa9a-4362-b82f-bfa9ef090797.png?v=1744729769\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eToast - a natural linen shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis exceptional quality Merchant and Mills linen is made from a special tow yarn which gives it a nice raw, textured appearance. Linen is such a beautiful fabric - easy to wash, with little shrinkage. Hypo-allergenic and Oeko-Tex certified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2637\" data-start=\"2590\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2637\" data-start=\"2592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2615\" data-start=\"2592\"\u003eFabric Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Cotton, 260gsm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2839\" data-start=\"2638\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2839\" data-start=\"2640\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2666\" data-start=\"2640\"\u003eFabric specific notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The more you care for products made out of linen, the longer they will last. Wash at 30 degrees with a non-bio detergent. Shake out and dry flat. Fibres will relax as worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINDIAN COTTON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"181\" width=\"181\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0396\/6753\/files\/10_1b18b1e6-de83-4225-b6e4-1d361108e14e.png?v=1744729769\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother beautiful Merchant \u0026amp; Mills fabric; Indian Cotton. A dream to sew with, light and perfect for skirts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant \u003c\/strong\u003e- due to the width of this fabric this option is only available in the UK 6 - 16 sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"3671\" data-start=\"3643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3669\" data-start=\"3643\"\u003eFabric Specific Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4287\" data-start=\"3674\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"3929\" data-start=\"3674\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"3929\" data-start=\"3676\"\u003eIkat cloths are prone to slubs and often have ties in the cloth where one weaver ends and another begins. The ties will be on the wrong side of the cloth and are not flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"4117\" data-start=\"3932\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"4117\" data-start=\"3934\"\u003eFor the first couple of washes, place the fabric in the washing machine drum at 30 or 40 degrees with a handful of table salt. This will help fix the dye to prevent it from running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"4287\" data-start=\"4120\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"4287\" data-start=\"4122\"\u003eAs the Indian cloths are handmade, they are sometimes susceptible to irregularities in the weave or print - this is all part of their charm and not classed as flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing your kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect your preferred fabric option. Some fabrics are only available in limited quantities - once they are gone, they are gone. If a particular fabric catches your eye, don't wait too long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Rates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK - Royal Mail Tracked \u0026amp; Signed £8\u003cbr\u003eUSA - Royal Mail Tracked \u0026amp; Signed £32\u003cbr\u003eCanada - Royal Mail Tracked \u0026amp; Signed £32\u003cbr\u003eAustralia \u0026amp; New Zealand - Royal Mail Tracked \u0026amp; Signed £43\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEurope - \u003cem\u003eWe are unfortunately not able to send to Europe this time around due to GSPR Regulations. We are working hard to lift this and be able to send to our customers in Europe. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your parcel is packed, we'll review available courier options to see if there is a more cost-effective shipping method. If we're able to find a cheaper alternative, we'll refund you the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. ✉ Contact us at hello@theavidseamstress.co.uk\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Avid Seamstress","offers":[{"title":"Denim - Indigo","offer_id":55499160945014,"sku":"AestheticKit-IndigoDenim","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pastel Check","offer_id":55499160977782,"sku":"AestheticKit-PastelCheck","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Linen Chambray - Cat","offer_id":55499161010550,"sku":"AestheticKit-LinenChambray","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Linen - Toast","offer_id":55499161043318,"sku":"AestheticKit-LinenToast","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Indian Cotton","offer_id":55499161076086,"sku":"AestheticKit-IndianCotton","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0396\/6753\/files\/Heading_12.png?v=1745837169","url":"https:\/\/www.theavidseamstress.co.uk\/products\/the-aesthetic-kit-the-universal-skirt","provider":"The Avid Seamstress","version":"1.0","type":"link"}