Fitted Wool Peplum Skirt
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a sleek, fitted pencil skirt distinguished by a striking, angular peplum overlay that creates a flattering V-shape at the front.
When To Wear
This stylish peplum skirt is a sophisticated addition to any wardrobe, perfect for:
- Professional Settings: Ideal for creating a polished and modern business attire.
- Business & Social Engagements: A smart choice for meetings, presentations, or chic daytime events.
- Special Occasions: Elevates an outfit for formal lunches, dinners, or semi-formal gatherings.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A tailored, slim-fit pencil skirt designed to skim the body and fall to a modern knee-length.
Waist: Features a high-waisted design with a structured, fitted waistband.
Peplum: A distinctive, angular peplum overlay that originates at the waistband, creating a sharp V-shape at the front and extending around the hips.
Closure: A concealed zipper is incorporated into the center back seam, complemented by a single button and buttonhole closure on the waistband for a smooth finish.
Hem: The skirt is finished with a neat, straight hemline.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires confident sewing skills, including precise dart work, assembling a shaped peplum, installing a concealed zipper, and constructing a lined garment with a structured waistband.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose fabrics with a good drape and a stable weave to support the skirt's structure:
- Thin wool fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Lining fabric
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 button
- 1 concealed zipper
Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: thin wool fabrics made from natural or blended fibers. Also needed: fusible interfacing; 1 button; 1 invisible 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 2 cm. ATTENTION! First, 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. When stitching pieces, pay attention to the NOTCHES - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Front panel – 1 piece on fold
- Back panel – 2 pieces
- Front peplum – 1 piece on fold
- Back peplum – 2 pieces
- Waistband – 1 piece
- FROM FUSIBLE INTERFACING:
- FROM LINING FABRIC:
- Front panel lining – 1 piece on fold
- Back panel lining – 2 pieces
- Front peplum lining – 1 piece on fold
- Back peplum lining – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Interface the waistband with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch darts on the front and back panels. Press dart allowances towards the center.
- Stitch side seams. Overlock allowances and press towards the back.
- Stitch side seams of the peplum and peplum lining. Press allowances open. Face the lower edge of the peplum with the lining. Turn the peplum right side out and press. Form pleats and secure them along the upper edge.
- Stitch darts on the lining. Press dart allowances towards the center. Stitch the center back seam of the lining from the zipper notch to the bottom. Press allowances open. Stitch and overlock side seams. Press allowances towards the back. Overlock the lower allowance of the lining, fold inwards and topstitch.
- Secure the upper edge of the skirt, peplum, and skirt lining.
- Overlock the allowances of the center back seam of the back panel and the peplum edge. Stitch the center back seam from the zipper notch to the bottom. Press allowances open. Insert the zipper.
- Attach the waistband to the upper edge of the skirt. Face the ends of the waistband, trim seam allowances at the corners and turn out. Fold the inner edge of the waistband and topstitch into the attaching seam. Press the waistband when finished.
- Overlock the lower edge of the skirt, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Mark and overlock the buttonhole (on the waistband). Sew on the button.
