Flared High-Low Hem Skirt with Waist Tie
Discover a women's sewing pattern for a chic, high-waisted skirt featuring a dramatic high-low hem and a decorative waist tie.
When To Wear
This versatile skirt is perfect for a range of occasions where you want to make a stylish statement, making it an ideal choice for:
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Semi-Formal Gatherings: Its elegant drape and unique hem make it suitable for garden parties, brunches, or daytime events.
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Spring & Summer Outings: The light, flowing silhouette pairs beautifully with warmer weather and stylish tops for casual chic.
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Date Nights & Evenings Out: Dress it up with heels and a refined top for a sophisticated and flattering look.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a flattering a-line silhouette with a full, flared body that offers elegant movement and drape.
Waist: High-waisted design, defined by a smooth waistband that enhances the natural waistline.
Hem: Features a distinctive high-low hemline, gracefully shorter in the front and extending to a longer, sweeping length at the back.
Waist Tie: a prominent decorative fabric tie or bow secures at the front waist, adding a charming and adjustable detail.
Details: Subtle fabric folds originate from the waistband on both the front and back panels, contributing to the skirt's voluminous flare.
Closure: An invisible zipper closure is integrated into the left side seam for a seamless finish.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves techniques such as invisible zipper installation, waistband construction, and handling a high-low hem.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose well-draping fabrics to achieve the desired flow and movement:
- Well-draping fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 button
- 1 invisible zipper
Cutter's Must
If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, the patterns do not include seam allowances. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance 2 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90cm to 150cm) to determine how much material you will need. When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Waistband – 1 piece
- Decorative bow – 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Skirt waistband – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Reinforce the waistband with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch the right side seam. Finish and press open seam allowances.
- Stitch the left side seam from the notch for the zipper to the bottom. Press open seam allowances. Insert the zipper.
- Form and secure the pleats on the front and back panels. The pleat depths are directed away from the center. Attach the outer side of the waistband to the upper edge of the skirt. Finish the ends of the waistband, trim seam allowances at corners and turn right side out. Fold under the inner edge of the waistband and topstitch into the attaching seam. Press the finished waistband.
- Finish the bottom edge of the skirt, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Fold the decorative bow in half lengthwise and stitch along the contour, leaving an opening for turning. Trim seam allowances at corners and turn right side out. Close the opening. Press the bow. Fold the bow and topstitch to the front of the waistband.
- Mark and make a buttonhole (on the waistband). Sew on the button.
