High Waisted V Yoke Pencil Skirt
Introducing an elegant made-to-measure pencil skirt pattern featuring a high-waisted silhouette, distinctive V-shaped front yoke, and sophisticated panel construction.
When To Wear
This versatile pencil skirt is a chic choice for a range of occasions, offering both professionalism and refined style:
- Professional & Business Settings: a quintessential garment for office wear, meetings, and corporate events.
- Formal & Evening Events: When crafted from luxurious fabrics, it transitions seamlessly to upscale gatherings and dinners.
- Smart Casual & Everyday Elegance: Pairs beautifully with blouses or knitwear for a polished daily look or special outings.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a classic, figure-hugging pencil silhouette that falls gracefully to the knee.
Waist: Features a flattering high-waisted design, enhancing the natural waistline.
Yoke: Detailed with a distinctive V-shaped yoke at the front, mirrored by a shaped yoke at the back, adding structural interest.
Construction: Crafted with a paneled design, including central and side back panels, for a tailored fit and sophisticated lines.
Closure: Equipped with a discreet invisible zipper located at the left side seam for a smooth finish.
Back: Includes a stylish center back vent for ease of movement and a refined touch.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires familiarity with invisible zipper installation, panel seam construction, and working with facings.
Fabric Recommendations
For best results, choose medium-weight fabrics with good body that hold shape:
- Jacquard fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
- Dense silk fabric (as a companion fabric)
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 invisible zipper
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Center back – 2 qty
- Side back – 2 qty
- Front – 1 qty
- Back Yoke – 2 qty
- Front Yoke – 2 qty
- From companion fabric:
- Back Insert – 1 qty
- Front Insert – 1 qty
- From fusible interfacing:
- Back Yoke – 1 qty
- Front Yoke – 1 qty
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse the inner yokes with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch the princess seams of the back skirt half. Press seam allowances towards the center and serge.
- Serge the center seams of the back skirt half separately on each piece. Stitch the center seam from the top edge to the slit mark. Press seam allowances open, pressing the slit.
- Attach the back insert to the back yoke, press seam allowances upwards and serge. Attach the back insert to the back skirt half, press seam allowances upwards and serge.
- Attach the front insert to the front yoke, press seam allowances upwards and serge. Attach the front insert to the front skirt half, press seam allowances upwards and serge.
- Serge the left side seams separately. Stitch the left side seam from the zipper notches to the bottom, press seam allowances open. Insert the zipper. Stitch the right side seam. Press seam allowances towards the back and serge.
- Stitch the right side seam of the inner yokes (hereinafter referred to as facings), press seam allowances open. Serge the bottom edge. Place the facing with the skirt right sides together and stitch the top edge. Topstitch the seam allowances onto the facing at a distance of 0.2 cm from the stitching line. Fold the facing to the wrong side and press. Fold under the raw edges of the facing and sew to the zipper tape. Topstitch the facing into the seam of attaching the outer yoke.
- Serge the bottom edge of the skirt, press to the wrong side and hem with blind stitches. Hem the slit seam allowances with blind stitches.
