High-Waisted Flared Midi Skirt with Welt Pockets
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a high-waisted flared midi skirt featuring distinctive front welt pockets and a graceful, flowing silhouette.
When To Wear
This versatile midi skirt is perfect for creating polished and stylish outfits, suitable for:
- Office & Professional Settings: Its elegant length and structured details make it ideal for a refined workday ensemble.
- Casual Chic Outings: Pair with blouses or knitwear for a sophisticated yet comfortable look for brunches or weekend events.
- Semi-Formal Gatherings: a timeless silhouette that can be dressed up with heels and accessories for evening occasions.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a flattering a-line silhouette, flaring gracefully from the high waist to a midi length.
Waist: High-waisted design with a shaped waistband for a defined and elegant fit.
Pockets: Functional and stylish front welt pockets, neatly integrated into the design.
Front: Features a clean center front seam and subtle diagonal pleats below the front yoke, releasing into the flared skirt.
Back: Designed with a subtle back yoke and a center back seam for a tailored finish.
Closure: a discreet hidden zipper is integrated into the center back seam for a seamless appearance.
Hem: Finishes at a sophisticated midi length, falling elegantly between the knee and mid-calf.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves skills such as constructing welt pockets, inserting a hidden zipper, and accurately assembling shaped yokes.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose fabrics with a good drape and some body to enhance the flared silhouette:
- Dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- Hidden zipper
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Back – 2 pieces
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- Back yoke – 4 pieces
- Front yoke outer – 1 piece
- Front yoke inner – 1 piece
- Facing – 4 pieces
- Pocket stay – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Back yoke – 2 pieces
- Front yoke inner – 1 piece
- Facing – 4 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to relevant pieces.
- Stitch the back yoke to the back, press seam allowances upwards. Overlock the center edges of the back separately on each piece. Stitch the center seam from the zipper mark to the bottom. Press seam allowances open. Insert the zipper.
- Mark the pocket placement. Fold the pocket facings in half wrong sides together and press. Mark auxiliary lines on the facings. Mark auxiliary lines parallel to the pocket opening. Stitch the facings to the front. The ends of the stitches should finish at the parallel pocket marking lines. Check the correctness of the stitching from the wrong side (stitches should be parallel). Cut the pocket opening area on the side of the front. At a distance of 1-1.5 cm from the end of the pocket, make diagonal cuts. Turn the facings through the opening to the wrong side, straighten the edges. Secure the ends of the pocket from the wrong side with a double backstitch at the base of the corners. Overlock the pocket stay around the perimeter. Place the pocket stay on the facings from the wrong side and topstitch into the seam of the facings.
- Lay and secure the diagonal pleats at the upper edge of the front skirt (depths directed towards the center). Stitch the outer front yoke to the front, press seam allowances upwards. Fold the front in half wrong sides together and stitch along the marked line. Unfold the, press the pleat to the left side.
- Stitch the side seams, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Stitch the side seams of the inner yokes, press seam allowances open. Overlock the bottom edge. Place the yoke and skirt right sides together and stitch the upper edge. Topstitch seam allowances to the yoke at a distance of 0.2 cm from the stitching line. Fold the yoke to the wrong side, press. Fold the center edges and sew to the zipper tape. Topstitch the yoke into the seam of the outer yoke.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the skirt, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
