Pleated Front A-line Skirt
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a sophisticated A-line skirt, featuring a structured high waist, a graceful pleated front, and a full button placket.
When To Wear
This versatile A-line skirt is perfect for a range of occasions, offering both comfort and elegance, making it ideal for:
- Professional & Office Wear: A polished choice for work, meetings, or business casual environments.
- Smart Casual Outings: Ideal for brunches, cultural events, or stylish daytime gatherings.
- Transitional Season Styling: Pairs beautifully with various tops for sophisticated looks in spring, autumn, or mild winters.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A flattering A-line silhouette, falling gracefully to a midi length.
Waist: Features a shaped high waistband (yoke) that defines the waistline for a tailored fit.
Front: Adorned with a prominent button-front placket and elegant inverted pleats that add fullness and movement.
Closure: A discreet invisible zipper is set into the back seam for a seamless finish.
Hem: A classic midi length that offers refined coverage and versatility.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves techniques such as constructing inverted pleats, inserting an invisible zipper, and attaching a shaped, faced waistband with a button placket.
Fabric Recommendations
Select soft, thin suiting fabrics with good drape and body to highlight the pleats and silhouette:
- Thin, soft suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- Invisible zipper
- 8 buttons
Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: thin, soft suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers. ALSO NEEDED: fusible interfacing, invisible zipper, 8 buttons. 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 – 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.
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- Back panel – 2 pieces
- Front panel – 1 piece on fold
- Front yoke - 2 pieces
- Back yoke – 4 pieces
- Placket – 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Back yoke – 2 pieces
- Front yoke - 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Form and secure the inverted pleat on the back skirt panel. Attach the back yoke to the back panel, press seam allowances upwards.
- Serge the center edges of the back panel separately on each piece. Stitch the center seam from the zipper mark to the hem. Press seam allowances open. Insert the invisible zipper.
- Form and secure the inverted pleat on the front skirt panel. Fold the long edges of the placket inwards and press. Place the placket on the skirt and topstitch according to markings. Attach the front yoke to the front panel, press seam allowances upwards.
- Stitch the side seams, press seam allowances towards the back and serge.
- Stitch the side seams of the inner yokes, press seam allowances open. Serge the bottom edge. Place the yoke and skirt right sides together and stitch the top edge. Topstitch seam allowances to the yoke 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 attachment.
- Serge the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Sew decorative buttons onto the placket and front yoke.
