Flared Asymmetrical Layered Skirt with Side Zip

Name: Flared Asymmetrical Layered Skirt with Side Zip
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4648
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4648

A flared women's skirt made of two layers on one waistband. The outer layer is cut shorter, with a hem that sweeps diagonally across front and back and drops into soft folds on one side, uncovering the inner layer below. Closes with an invisible side zip and a waistband button. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: drapey fabrics from natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Flared Asymmetrical Layered Skirt with Side Zip

When To Wear

Warm-weather daywear with a fitted T-shirt, a bodysuit or a short blouse.
For dinners and parties with a tucked-in top and heels.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Flared A-line, fitted at the waist without darts.

Skirt: Inner skirt with a straight, even hem; outer skirt with an asymmetric curved hem, so the layers overlap like a wrap. Each layer is a front and a back joined by side seams, and the layers are tacked together along the top edge.

Waist: Straight waistband backed with fusible interfacing, one buttonhole and button.

Closure: Invisible zip set into the left side seam of the outer layer, with the inner layer stitched to the zip tape.

Finishing: Hems of both layers overlocked, pressed up 1.5 cm and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Straight side seams, an invisible zip and a waistband, repeated for two layers.

Fabric Recommendations

Drapey fabrics from natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (waistband)
1 invisible zip
1 button

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, the patterns are without 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 inner – 1 piece
Front outer – 1 piece
Back inner – 1 piece
Back outer – 1 piece
Waistband – 1 piece

From fusible interfacing:

Waistband – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Reinforce the waistband with fusible interfacing.
Stitch the right side seam of the outer skirt, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock. Stitch the right side seam of the inner skirt, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
Overlock the left side edges of the outer and inner skirt separately. Stitch the left side seam of the outer skirt from the zipper notch to the hem, press seam allowances open. Stitch the left side seam of the inner skirt from the zipper notch to the hem, press seam allowances open. Insert the invisible zipper into the outer skirt. Place the inner skirt inside the outer skirt, secure along the upper edge. Stitch the seam allowances of the inner skirt's opening to the zipper tape.
Stitch the outer side of the waistband to the upper edge of the skirt. Trim the ends of the waistband, trim seam allowances at corners and turn out. Fold under the inner edge of the waistband and topstitch into the attaching seam. Press the waistband.
Overlock the lower edge of the inner skirt, press to the wrong side and topstitch. Overlock the lower edge of the outer skirt, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
Mark and make the buttonhole on the waistband. Sew on the button.