Asymmetrical Draped Pencil Skirt
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for an elegant pencil skirt featuring an asymmetrical draped front panel, creating a sophisticated and flattering silhouette.
When To Wear
This skirt is a versatile piece, suitable for a range of occasions, including:
- Professional Settings: Ideal for office wear or business meetings, offering a polished yet stylish look.
- Evening & Cocktail Events: The elegant drape makes it suitable for semi-formal gatherings or dinner outings.
- Smart Casual Outings: Pair with a chic top for a refined everyday or special lunch ensemble.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a classic pencil silhouette, fitted through the hips and tapering gently towards the hem.
Waist: Sits at the natural waist, finished with a clean facing for a smooth appearance.
Front: Features an elegant asymmetrical draped front, with an outer panel overlapping the inner panel in a curved tulip line and pressed pleats radiating from the side waist.
Back: a clean, classic pencil skirt back with darts and a centre back seam.
Closure: a discreet concealed zipper at the center back.
Length: Finishes at or just below the knee, offering a sophisticated and appropriate length for various settings.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires accurate pleating of the front panel, precise stitching for the concealed zipper, and accurate facing application.
Fabric Recommendations
Select fabrics that drape well and offer a polished finish:
- Draping suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 concealed zipper
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Back Skirt – 2 pieces
- Side Front – 1 piece
- Inner Part – 1 piece
- Outer Front – 1 piece
- Back Facing – 2 pieces
- Front Facing – 1 piece
- Outer Front Facing – 1 piece
- Inner Front Facing – 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Back Facing – 2 pieces
- Front Facing – 1 piece
- Outer Front Facing – 1 piece
- Inner Front Facing – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the facings.
- Stitch the darts on the Back Skirt pieces and press them towards the center. Overlock the center back edges of each piece separately. Stitch the center back seam from the mark to the bottom edge. Press the seam allowances open, also pressing the zipper opening allowances. Insert the concealed zipper.
- Fold and secure the pleats on the Outer Front (pleat depths pressed downwards).
- Overlock the inner edges of the Outer Front Facing and the Inner Front Facing. Place each facing on its piece (Outer Front, Inner Part) right sides together and stitch the bottom edge. Clip seam allowances at curves, turn facings to the wrong side, straighten, and press. Hem the edges of the facings with blind stitches.
- Lay the Outer Front over the Inner Part, baste them together along the edges and treat them as one piece. Stitch the front princess seam to the Side Front, press the seam allowances towards the side and overlock.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the Back Skirt. Stitch the side seams, folding the back hem allowance around the seam. Press the allowances towards the back and overlock. Hem the Back Skirt with blind stitches.
- Stitch the side seams of the Back Facing and Front Facing and press them open. Overlock the bottom edge. Place the facing on the skirt right sides together and stitch the top edge. Topstitch seam allowances onto the facing 0.2 cm from the stitching line. Fold facings to the wrong side, press. Fold under the center edges and sew to the zipper tape. Attach the facing to the side seam allowances.
