Pencil Skirt with Asymmetrical Button Flap

Name: Pencil Skirt with Asymmetrical Button Flap
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2452
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2452

This Minerva pencil skirt pattern is distinguished by its fitted silhouette and an eye-catching asymmetrical front flap with decorative buttons. Designed for a close fit through the waist and hips, tapering gracefully to the knee, this stylish skirt is a versatile choice for professional wear, smart casual outings, or elegant dinner and social events. Choose mid-weight fabrics with suitable hand for optimal drape, structure, and a polished finish.

Tech. Description

Pencil Skirt with Asymmetrical Button Flap

Introducing a sophisticated women's sewing pattern for a sleek pencil skirt, distinguished by its fitted silhouette and an eye-catching asymmetrical front flap with decorative buttons.

When To Wear

This stylish pencil skirt is a versatile choice for various occasions, making it an ideal garment for:

Professional Wear: Perfect for creating a polished and modern office or business meeting ensemble.
Smart Casual Outings: Elevate your look for daytime events, lunches, or sophisticated errands.
Dinner & Social Events: Offers an elegant and contemporary option for evening gatherings or dinner dates.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a classic pencil silhouette, designed for a close, fitted fit through the waist and hips, tapering gracefully to the knee.

Waist: Features a high-waisted design for a flattering and elongating effect.

Front: An distinctive asymmetrical front panel adorned with a decorative flap secured by three prominent buttons, adding a touch of modern sophistication.

Back: Includes a refined center back seam with an integrated vent for ease of movement.

Closure: a practical center back zipper ensures a smooth and secure fit.

Length: Designed to fall elegantly to the knee, offering a timeless and appropriate length for diverse settings.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. This pattern requires skills in precise dart construction, zipper insertion, creating a lined garment, constructing a back vent, and handling decorative flap and button detailing.

Fabric Recommendations

For optimal drape, structure, and a polished finish, choose mid-weight fabrics with a suitable hand, such as:

Skirt fabrics made from natural or blended fibers

Additional Supplies

Lining fabric
Fusible interfacing
3 buttons
Zipper

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, they include seam allowances. If the contour is single, the patterns do not include seam allowances. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance – 3 cm, lining bottom edge allowance – 2 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) to determine how much material you will need. When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match! Note! Markings on the patterns are made on the right side.

From main fabric:
- Back – 2 pieces
- Front left – 1 piece
- Front right - 1 piece
- Front facing - 1 piece
- Back facing – 2 pieces
- Flap – 1 piece
From lining fabric:
- Front lining – 1 piece on fold
- Back lining – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Back facing – 2 pieces
- Front facing - 1 piece
- Flap – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
Stitch darts on the back skirt panels. Press dart allowances towards the center. Overlock the center edges of the back separately on each piece, simultaneously overlocking the vent. Stitch the center edge from the zipper mark to the edge of the vent. Press seam allowances open, press vent allowances towards the left side edge. Press the right side of the vent by 1 cm and topstitch. Secure vent allowances with machine stitching. Insert the zipper.
Fold the flap in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch the bottom edge. Turn the flap right side out, straighten, and press. Place the flap on the right side of the left, align the relief edges, and secure along the seam.
Stitch the dart on the right front skirt. Press the dart allowance towards the center. Stitch the front relief edge. Overlock the allowance and press towards the center.
Stitch the side edges, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
Stitch darts on the lining. Press dart allowances towards the center. Stitch the side edges of the lining. Overlock allowances and press towards the back. Overlock the center edges of the lining separately. Stitch the center back edges from the zipper mark to the bottom, press allowance open. Fold the bottom hem allowance twice by 1 cm and topstitch.
Stitch the side edges of the facings. Press allowances open. Attach the lining to the facings. Press allowance downwards. Place the facing with the skirt right sides together and stitch the top edge. Turn the facing and lining to the wrong side, straighten, and press.
Attach the lining to the side edge with hand stitches. Attach the lining to the zipper tape.
Overlock the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side, and hem with blind stitches.
Sew on buttons, securing the flap.

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Pencil Skirt with Asymmetrical Button Flap

When To Wear

Key Design Features

Level Of Difficulty

Fabric Recommendations

Additional Supplies

Cutter's Must

Sewing Instructions

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