Minerva Digital Pattern 2803 – Flared Skirt with Yoke
Introducing a digital pattern for the flared skirt with shaped yoke – Timeless Elegance with Everyday Comfort.
WHEN TO WEAR DESIGN 2803
This skirt combines graceful movement with structured tailoring, making it perfect for:
- Office & Business Wear: Pair with blouses or fitted jackets for a professional yet feminine look.
- Daytime Outings: Easy to style with knit tops or lightweight sweaters.
- Special Occasions: The flared hem and yoke shaping create a flattering silhouette suitable for dressier events.
KEY DESIGN FEATURES
Silhouette: Flared skirt with a fitted yoke, designed to sit smoothly at the waist and flare gently at the hem.
Waist & Yoke: Shaped yoke panels at front and back for structure and tailored style.
Closure: Invisible side or back zipper, finished with three buttons at the waistband.
Back: Center-back seam with yoke shaping for contour.
Finish: Smooth waistline with clean facings for comfort.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
Intermediate. Precision is required when joining yoke panels to the skirt body and installing the invisible zipper with button closure.
SEAM ALLOWANCES
No seam allowances by default. If the option to add them at €1 is chosen, all seams are 1 cm. Hem allowance: skirt hem – 2 cm.
Please note: A single contour on the pattern pieces means no seam allowances are included. A double contour indicates seam allowances are included.
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DIGITAL PATTERN 2803
Choose medium-weight skirt fabrics in natural or blended fibers:
- Wool blends or suiting fabrics
- Cotton twill or sateen
- Viscose or linen blends
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
- Fusible interfacing – for yoke facings
- Invisible zipper
- Three buttons – for waistband closure
CUTTER’S MUST FOR DIGITAL PATTERN 2803
From Main Fabric:
- Front Yoke – 1 piece
- Back Yoke – 1 piece
- Front Center – 1 piece on fold
- Back Center – 1 piece on fold
- Lower Skirt – 2 pieces on fold
- Back Facing – 1 piece
- Front Facing – 1 piece
From Fusible Interfacing:
- Back Facing – 1 piece
- Front Facing – 1 piece
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before cutting your fabric, print and lay out the paper patterns according to your fabric width (90–150 cm) to determine yardage. Remember to include paired and symmetrical pieces. Pay close attention to notches – they must align precisely when joining yoke and skirt sections.
DIGITAL PATTERN 2803 FOR 3D DESIGNERS, CONTRACTORS, AND ADVANCED SEWISTS
DXF AAMA – For 3D designers, fully compatible with most 3D fashion software.
PLT – For contractors, enabling precise cutting layouts.
PDF – Print-at-home format for advanced sewists.
CUSTOM FIT OPTIONS WITH INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENTS OR ASTM SIZES
Pattern 2803 offers both custom sizing based on individual measurements and ASTM US standard sizing:
- Waist: 35 cm to 150 cm
- Low Hip: 35 cm to 190 cm
The drafting software tailors the pattern to your specific dimensions, ensuring ideal fit at the waist, yoke, and flare balance—minimizing alterations and enhancing comfort.
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