High Waist Belted A-Line Midi Skirt
This sewing pattern features a high-waisted a-line midi skirt with stylish yoke panels, practical welt pockets, and a distinctive integrated belted waist.
When To Wear
This versatile midi skirt is perfect for a range of occasions, offering both comfort and sophisticated style:
- Everyday Elegance: Ideal for professional settings or elevated casual wear, paired with blouses or sweaters.
- Seasonal Transitions: Suitable for cooler weather when styled with boots, or lighter fabrics for spring and summer.
- Smart Casual Gatherings: a chic choice for brunches, dinners, or relaxed social events.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: An elegant a-line midi skirt, gracefully flaring from the hip to a mid-calf length hem.
Waist: Features a flattering high-rise waist with a wide, fixed waistband.
Closure: a discreet concealed zipper is positioned at the left side seam for a seamless finish.
Belt: An integrated decorative belt with belt loops, a stylish round buckle, and a hanging strap accented with eyelets.
Pockets: Functional welt pockets are smartly integrated into the front yoke panels.
Construction Details: Front and back yoke panels connect to the main skirt panels, all enhanced with prominent double topstitching for a refined, tailored look.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in constructing welt pockets, inserting a concealed zipper, and precise topstitching and belt hardware application.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose suiting materials with a good drape and some structure to best showcase the skirt's silhouette and details:
- Light suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Lining fabric
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 button
- Concealed zipper
- Buckle
- Eyelets
Cutter's Must
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Back yoke – 2 pieces
- Back – 2 pieces
- Front yoke – 2 pieces
- Front – 2 pieces
- Waistband – 1 piece
- Welt – 2 pieces
- Decorative belt – 1 piece on fold
- Belt loop – 1 piece
- From lining fabric:
- Large pocket bag – 2 pieces
- Small pocket bag – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Waistband – 1 piece
- Welt – 2 pieces
- Decorative belt – 1 piece on fold
Sewing Instructions
- Interface the pieces with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch the back to the yoke, press seam allowances upwards, overlock. Topstitch a double decorative stitch along the seam at 0.1 cm and 0.7 cm. Stitch the center seam of the back, press seam allowances to the left side and overlock. Topstitch a double decorative stitch along the seam at 0.1 cm and 0.7 cm.
- Mark the pocket placement on the front yokes. Press the welt in half lengthwise, wrong sides together. Stitch the small pocket bag to the inner side of the welt. Stitch the welt to the yoke along the lower pocket marking line. Stitch the large pocket bag to the yoke along the upper pocket marking line. End the stitching at the short marking lines. Cut the pocket opening. At a distance of 1-1.5 cm from the end of the pocket, make diagonal cuts. Turn the welt and large pocket bag to the wrong side through the opening. Secure the pocket ends from the wrong side with a double backstitch at the base of the corners. Stitch the pocket bag edges, overlock.
- Stitch the front to the yoke, press seam allowances upwards, overlock. Topstitch a double decorative stitch along the seam at 0.1 cm and 0.7 cm. Stitch the center seam of the front, press seam allowances to the left side and overlock. Topstitch a double decorative stitch along the seam at 0.1 cm and 0.7 cm.
- Overlock the left side edges separately. Stitch the left side seam from the notch for the zipper to the bottom. Press seam allowances open. Insert the invisible zipper. Stitch the right side seam, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Fold the belt loop in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch along the long side. Then turn right side out, straighten the seam, positioning it at the fold, and press. Cut the belt loops to size, mark the placement of the belt loops. Stitch the belt loops according to the markings and above the side seams to the upper edge of the skirt.
- 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. Stitch the outer side of the waistband to the upper edge, turn under the inner side and topstitch into the attachment seam. Topstitch the belt loops to the upper edge of the waistband.
- Overlock the hem allowance, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Make a buttonhole on the waistband. Sew on the button.
- Fold the decorative belt piece in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch along the long and short sides. Trim the seam allowances at the corners, turn the belt right side out and press. Overlock the short side. Topstitch a decorative stitch along the contour at 0.1 cm and 0.7 cm from the edge. Secure the buckle to the end of the belt. Punch eyelets.
