Short Wrap Skirt with Side Bow
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a chic short skirt featuring a distinctive wrap-front panel and an elegant side bow detail.
When To Wear
This skirt's versatile design makes it perfect for various occasions:
- Casual Chic Gatherings: Its playful yet structured design is ideal for relaxed social events.
- Workplace Smart Casual: Pair with a blouse or light sweater for a polished professional look.
- Day-to-Evening Transition: Easily styled for daytime activities and dressier evening engagements.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a flattering a-line silhouette with a short, modern length.
Waist: High-waisted design with a shaped yoke band for a smooth, comfortable fit.
Front: Features a distinctive diagonal wrap-front panel, elegantly secured with a tie that forms a charming bow at the side waist.
Closure: An invisible zipper is seamlessly integrated at the back for a clean finish.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires precise handling of shaped panels, invisible zipper insertion, and accurate tie construction.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose pliable fabrics that offer both structure and drape for the best results:
- Suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 invisible zipper
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Back – 2 qty
- Back Yoke – 4 qty
- Front – 1 qty
- Front Yoke — 2 qty
- Flounce – 1 qty
- Waistband – 1 qty
- From fusible interfacing:
- Back Yoke – 1 qty
- Front Yoke – 1 qty
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse fusible interfacing to the outer yokes. Fuse fusible interfacing to the upper edge of the flounce to prevent stretching. Serge the upper, outer, and lower edges of the flounce. Fold seam allowances inwards and topstitch.
- Attach the yokes to the front and back panels. Press seam allowances open.
- Serge the center edges of the back separately on each piece. Stitch the center seam from the lower edge to the zipper mark. Press seam allowances open. Insert the zipper.
- Place the flounce right side up onto the right side of the front and secure along the side seam. Stitch the side edges. Serge seam allowances and press towards the back.
- Stitch the side edges of the inner yokes. Press seam allowances open. Serge the lower edge of the yokes. Place the inner yoke with the outer yoke, right sides together, and stitch the upper edge. Clip the seam allowance. Topstitch the seam allowances to the inner yoke 0.1 cm from the stitching line. Fold the inner yoke to the wrong side and press. Topstitch the inner yoke into the seam of the upper yoke attachment. Secure the center edge of the yoke to the zipper tape with hand stitches.
- Cut the waistband into two equal parts. Fold the waistband right sides together and stitch along two long sides and one short side. Trim seam allowances at the corners and turn right side out. Press the waistband. Topstitch the waistband to the skirt and upper according to the marks.
- Serge the lower edge of the skirt, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
