Wrap-Front Skirt with Decorative Buckle
Introducing a sophisticated women's sewing pattern for a wrap-front pencil skirt, distinguished by its asymmetrical overlap, inner panel construction, and a stylish decorative buckle on the waistband.
When To Wear
This elegant wrap skirt is a versatile addition to any wardrobe, perfect for:
- Professional Settings: Ideal for the office or business meetings, offering a polished and confident look.
- Smart Casual Outings: Elevate everyday wear with its distinctive design for lunches or daytime events.
- Evening & Dinner Attire: Pair with a dressy top for a sophisticated ensemble suitable for evening engagements.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A tailored pencil silhouette, designed to flatter with a straight cut that falls around the knee.
Waist: Features a structured high-rise waistband accented with a decorative buckle, defining the natural waist.
Front: An asymmetrical wrap-front design creates a chic overlap, revealing a subtle split or inner panel detail.
Closure: A concealed zipper is incorporated into the back seam for a smooth finish.
Back: Features a clean, unadorned back panel with shaping darts for a fitted silhouette.
Length: Designed to fall gracefully around the knee, offering a classic and appropriate length for various occasions.
Hem: A clean, straight hemline completes the polished look.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in zipper insertion, constructing a structured waistband, and accurately assembling overlapping panels.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose suiting fabrics with good drape and body to achieve the desired tailored silhouette:
- Suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 button
- Concealed zipper
- Decorative buckle
Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: suiting fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. YOU ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing; 1 button; concealed zipper; decorative buckle.
CUTTER'S MUST
IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE INCLUDED. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, THE PATTERNS ARE WITHOUT SEAM ALLOWANCES. SEAM ALLOWANCES: all seams 1 cm. Allowance for bias edges of flying panels – 0 cm; allowance for bottom edges – 3 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST OF ALL, PRINT OUT THE PAPER PATTERNS AND LAY THEM OUT ON THE FABRIC WIDTH (fabric width can be from 90cm to 150cm) TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH MATERIAL YOU WILL NEED.
- From main fabric:
- Back panel – 2 pieces
- Front right panel – 1 piece
- Front left panel – 1 piece
- Inner skirt – 1 piece on fold
- Waistband – 1 piece
- Flying waistband – 1 piece
- Buckle waistband – 1 piece
- FROM FUSIBLE INTERFACING:
- Waistband – 1 piece
- Flying waistband – 1 piece
- Buckle waistband – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH! ATTENTION! Markings on patterns are made on the right side.
- Fuse interfacing to the waistband piece. Fuse the all-in-one facings of the front flying panels.
- Stitch darts on the back panel pieces, press seam allowances towards the center. Overlock the center edges of the back panels separately. Stitch the center seam from the zipper mark to the bottom. Insert the concealed zipper.
- Overlock the outer edge of the all-in-one facings of the flying panels, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Stitch darts on the inner panel pieces, press seam allowances towards the center. Overlock the bottom allowance, fold to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Place the left panel on the inner panel and secure along the side and upper edges. Place the right flying skirt panel on the left and secure along the side and upper edges.
- Stitch side seams, press seam allowances towards the back panel and overlock.
- Fold the waistband in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch the short side and the extension. Start stitching strictly at the marked line for attaching the waistband to the skirt. At the mark, clip the seam allowances, turn the waistband right side out and press. Attach the outer side of the waistband to the upper edge, turn under the inner side and topstitch into the attachment seam.
- Fold the flying waistband in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch the long side and one short side. Trim seam allowances at corners, turn the waistband right side out, straighten, and press. Overlock the short edge. Topstitch the flying waistband to the left side of the waistband, positioning its finished side towards the left side seam. Fold the buckle waistband in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch the longitudinal edge. Turn right side out and press. Fold in half, insert the buckle and topstitch to the waistband on the left side, folding under the raw edges.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the skirt, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Overlock the buttonhole on the short part of the waistband. Sew on the button corresponding to the buttonhole.
