Flared High-Low Hem Skirt with Waist Tie

Name: Flared High-Low Hem Skirt with Waist Tie
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4579
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4579

A women's flared skirt with a high-low hem, shorter at the front and longer at the back, pleats at the waist and a straight waistband with a decorative tie sewn on at the front. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: fabrics with good drape, of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Flared High-Low Hem Skirt with Waist Tie

A women's flared skirt with a high-low hem, shorter at the front and longer at the back, pleats at the waist and a straight waistband with a decorative tie sewn on at the front.

When To Wear

Spring and summer, with a tucked-in blouse or a fitted top.
Daytime events and dinners, with heeled sandals or pumps.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Flared from the waist; front and back panels each cut in one piece on the fold.

Length: Hem dips from a shorter front to a longer back.

Waist: Pleats on the front and back panels, turned away from the centre, set into a straight waistband reinforced with interfacing. The waistband fastens with one button and a buttonhole.

Front: A decorative bow made from a folded, stitched and turned strip, topstitched to the front of the waistband with long hanging ends.

Closure: Concealed zipper in the left side seam.

Finishing: Side seams overlocked and pressed open; hem overlocked, turned up 2 cm and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Two panels, pleats, a straight waistband with a buttonhole and a concealed zipper; the curved high-low hem needs care when turning up.

Fabric Recommendations

Fabrics with good drape, of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (waistband)
1 button
1 concealed 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.