High Waist Asymmetrical Pencil Skirt
Introduce a women's made-to-measure sewing pattern for a chic high-waisted pencil skirt, distinguished by its unique asymmetrical wrap-front design.
When To Wear
This versatile skirt is perfectly suited for a range of occasions, offering both professional elegance and stylish flair:
- Professional Settings: Ideal for office wear, business meetings, or presentations.
- Smart Casual Outings: Perfect for brunches, dinners, or semi-formal social gatherings.
- Fashion-Forward Statements: A distinctive piece for those looking to add a modern twist to their wardrobe.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A tailored pencil silhouette, designed to flatter and create a streamlined look.
Waist: Features a comfortable high-waist design, secured with a structured waistband.
Front: An eye-catching asymmetrical wrap-front panel creates a contemporary and dynamic visual.
Length: Sits gracefully at or just above the knee, offering a balanced and elegant length.
Closure: Equipped with an invisible side zipper for a seamless and clean finish.
Details: Includes functional belt loops on the waistband, allowing for styling with a decorative belt.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires skills in dart construction, invisible zipper insertion, structured waistband assembly, and managing asymmetrical garment details.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose suiting materials that provide a clean drape and structured finish for this tailored skirt:
- Thin suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 invisible zipper
Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: thin suiting fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing; 1 invisible zipper.
CUTTER'S MUST
IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, THEY INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, THE PATTERNS DO NOT INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. SEAM ALLOWANCES: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance – 4 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! Markings on the patterns are on the right side.
- From main fabric:
- Back panel – 1 piece on fold
- Upper front panel – 1 piece on fold
- Lower front panel – 1 piece
- Back facing – 1 piece
- Front facing – 1 piece
- Belt loop – 1 piece
- FROM FUSIBLE INTERFACING:
- Back facing – 1 piece
- Front facing – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the facings of the upper edge.
- Stitch darts on the back and upper front panels, press seam allowances towards the center.
- Form and secure the pleat on the lower front panel. Stitch the upper and lower parts of the front panel, press seam allowances upwards and overcast.
- Overcast the left side edges separately. Stitch the left side seam from the zipper mark to the hem, press seam allowances open, pressing the opening for the zipper. Insert the zipper. Stitch the right side seam, press seam allowances towards the back panel and overcast.
- Stitch the right side seam of the facings, press seam allowances open. Overcast the lower edge. Place the facing on the skirt right sides together and stitch the upper edge. Topstitch seam allowances to the facing at a distance of 0.2 cm from the stitching line. Fold the facings to the wrong side, press. Stitch the seam allowances to the zipper tape.
- Overcast the lower edge of the skirt, press to the wrong side and hem with blind stitches.
- Fold the belt loop lengthwise in half, right sides together, align edges and stitch at a distance of 0.5-0.7 cm from the edges. Then turn right side out, straighten the seam, positioning it on the fold, and press. Cut belt loops to size and topstitch onto the darts according to the technical drawing.
TIP: The skirt is recommended to be worn with a decorative belt.
