Flared Skirt with Flap Pockets and Tie Belt
A striking women's sewing pattern featuring a gracefully flared skirt, distinctive front flap pockets, and a chic tie belt for versatile styling.
When To Wear
This versatile flared skirt is perfect for:
- Office & Professional: a polished yet comfortable choice for daily wear in professional settings.
- Casual Chic Outings: Effortlessly stylish for daytime events, brunches, or shopping trips.
- Elevated Everyday Wear: Transforms a simple outfit into a fashion statement with its unique details.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a flattering a-line silhouette with a gentle flare, providing ease of movement and a sophisticated drape.
Waist: High-waisted design with a tailored waistband, accentuating the natural waistline.
Pockets: Prominent front flap pockets add a functional and decorative element, often contrasting in fabric or pattern.
Closure: a concealed side zipper ensures a smooth, uninterrupted line.
Belt: a wide tie belt, secured through belt loops, offers adjustable fit and styling versatility, often in a contrasting fabric.
Length: a versatile knee-to-midi length, allowing for varied styling options.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves precise flap pocket construction, concealed zipper installation, and waistband with belt loops.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose fabrics that offer a beautiful drape and allow for distinct contrast features:
- Thin wool fabrics in two complementary colors or patterns, made from natural or blended fibers.
- Double-sided fabrics (if a single fabric is preferred for contrast effects).
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 button
- 1 concealed zipper
Cutter's Must
- From Main Fabric 1:
- Front – 1 pc on fold
- Back – 1 pc on fold
- Side – 2 pcs
- From Main Fabric 2:
- Skirt Waistband — 1 pc
- Decorative Waistband — 1 pc
- Pocket Lining — 2 pcs
- Belt Loop — 1 pc
- From fusible interfacing:
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse the waistband with fusible interfacing. Fuse the pocket lining in the area of the decorative flap.
- Place the pocket lining right sides together onto the front and stitch along the straight edges. Clip the seam allowance at the corner and turn the lining to the wrong side. Stitch the side and pocket lining along the pocket bag seam. Overlock the seam allowance. Turn the decorative flap onto the skirt. According to the notches, attach the pocket lining to the side and upper edges.
- Stitch the right side seam. Overlock and press open the seam allowances.
- Stitch the left side seam from the notch for the zipper to the hem. Press open the seam allowances. Insert the zipper. Overlock one long edge of the belt loop. Fold the unoverlocked edge inwards and press. Close the unoverlocked edge with the overlocked one and stitch two parallel lines, securing the seam allowance. Cut the belt loops to size.
- Attach the outer side of the waistband to the upper edge of the skirt, inserting the belt loops. Stitch the ends of the waistband, trim the 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.
- Fold the decorative waistband in half lengthwise and stitch along the contour, leaving an opening for turning. Trim the seam allowances at the corners and turn to the right side. Sew the opening closed. Press the waistband.
- Mark and make a buttonhole (on the waistband). Sew on the button.
