Yoked Skirt with Flaps and Back Vent
Introducing a sophisticated women's pencil skirt pattern featuring a distinctive front yoke, decorative flaps, and a practical back vent for ease of movement.
When To Wear
This versatile skirt is perfect for a range of occasions, including:
- Professional Settings: The structured look is ideal for office wear, business meetings, or corporate environments.
- Smart Casual Gatherings: Easily dressed down for stylish brunches, networking events, or refined evening dinners.
- Special Events: Paired with elegant tops, it's suitable for semi-formal occasions or presentations.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A sleek, form-fitting pencil silhouette that tapers gently to the knee.
Waist: Features a clean, tailored waistband for a flattering high-waisted fit.
Front Yoke: A prominent front yoke detail adds structural interest to the upper skirt.
Flaps: Decorative flaps, positioned on the front yoke, enhance the tailored aesthetic.
Closure: Discreet back zipper for a smooth, uninterrupted front.
Back Vent: A functional back vent ensures comfortable movement while maintaining the skirt's slim line.
Length: Designed to fall gracefully around the knee, offering a classic and professional look.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves techniques such as zipper insertion, vent construction, attaching a shaped waistband, and precise flap assembly.
Fabric Recommendations
For a well-structured skirt with elegant drape, consider:
- Thin suiting fabrics made from natural fibers (e.g., wool, linen)
- Blended suiting fabrics (e.g., wool blends, polyester blends)
- Textured fabrics like tweed or boucle for added visual interest
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 3 buttons
- Zipper
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- Back Skirt Half – QTY 2
- Center Front Skirt Half – QTY 1 on fold
- Side Front Skirt Half – QTY 2
- Back Yoke – QTY 2
- Front Yoke – QTY 2
- Waistband – QTY 1
- Flap – QTY 4
- From contrast fabric:
- Front Trim – QTY 2
- From fusible interfacing:
- Waistband – QTY 1
- Flap – QTY 2
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the waistband and flaps.
- Attach the yoke to the back skirt half. Overlock the seam allowances and press them upwards.
- Overlock the seam allowance of the center back seam of the back skirt half, simultaneously overlocking the vent. Stitch the center seam from the zipper mark to the edge of the vent. Press open the seam allowances, pressing the opening for the zipper. Press the vent allowances towards the left side seam. Press the right side of the vent 1 cm and topstitch. Secure the vent allowances with machine stitching. Insert the zipper.
- Place the flaps right sides together and stitch along three sides. Trim the corners, turn the flaps right side out, and press. Secure the flap and the skirt trim along the upper edge. Place the trim on the front yoke, right side down, and stitch along the marked line. Turn the trim downwards and press.
- Attach the yoke to the side skirt half. Overlock the seam allowance and press it downwards.
- Stitch the center and side skirt halves together. Overlock the seam allowances and press them towards the center.
- Stitch the side seams. Press the seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Attach the waistband to the upper edge of the skirt. Stitch the ends of the waistband, trim the seam allowances at the corners, and turn right side out. Fold under the inner edge of the waistband and topstitch in the ditch of the attaching seam. Press the waistband in its finished state.
- Overlock the lower edge of the skirt, press to the wrong side, and hem with blind stitches.
- Mark and make a buttonhole on the waistband. Sew on the button. Sew buttons onto the flaps.
