Fitted Maxi Skirt with Diagonal Flounce
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a fitted maxi skirt, distinguished by a graceful diagonal seam transitioning into a voluminous flounce.
When To Wear
This elegant maxi skirt is perfect for a variety of settings, offering sophisticated style for:
- Formal Events & Evenings: Its maxi length and refined silhouette make it ideal for dressy occasions.
- Chic Daywear & Smart Casual: Pair it with a simple top for an elevated everyday or office-appropriate look.
- Special Gatherings & Celebrations: a versatile choice for parties, dinners, or festive events where you want to make a statement.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the upper body, gracefully flowing into a flared flounce.
Waist: High-waisted, featuring a finished waistband for a comfortable and secure fit.
Length: Maxi length, extending to the ankles for an elegant and elongating effect.
Hem: Asymmetrical hemline created by the diagonal flounce, adding movement and visual interest.
Construction Feature: Distinctive diagonal seam on the front and back, leading into a shaped flounce that adds volume and movement.
Closure: Concealed invisible zipper closure on the left side seam, secured with a single button at the waistband.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in dart construction, invisible zipper application, and waistband finishing with a buttonhole.
Fabric Recommendations
To achieve the skirt's elegant drape and movement, select well-draping fabrics such as:
- 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, they include seam allowances. If the contour is single, the patterns do not include seam allowances. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance – 1.5 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! All markings are made on the right side!
- From main fabric:
- Front – 1 piece
- Lower front – 1 piece
- Back – 1 piece
- Lower back – 1 piece
- Waistband – 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
Sewing Instructions
- Reinforce the waistband with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch the darts on the back and front skirt panels. Press the dart depths towards the center of the pieces.
- Attach the lower of the back to the upper, press seam allowances upwards and overlock. Attach the lower of the front to the upper, press seam allowances upwards and overlock.
- Stitch the right side seam. Press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Overlock the left side seams separately. Stitch the left side seam from the notch for the zipper to the bottom. Press seam allowances open. Insert the zipper.
- Attach the outer side of the waistband to the upper edge of the skirt. Trim the ends of the waistband, trim seam allowances at the corners and turn right side out. Fold under the inner edge of the waistband and topstitch into the attaching seam. Press the waistband when finished.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the skirt, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Overlock the buttonhole on the waistband. Sew on the button.
