Seamed Pencil Skirt with Front Slit
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a sleek pencil skirt featuring elegant relief seams and a stylish front slit, designed for a refined and flattering silhouette.
When To Wear
This versatile pencil skirt is a sophisticated choice for a variety of occasions:
- Office & Professional Settings: Its tailored look and clean lines make it perfect for corporate environments.
- Smart Casual Events: Easily dressed down with a knit top or blouse for chic everyday wear.
- Evening & Special Occasions: Pair with luxurious fabrics and elegant accessories for a polished ensemble.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted pencil silhouette, shaped to follow the natural curves of the body and tapering gently towards the hem.
Waist: High-waisted design finished with a clean facing for a smooth, tailored interior.
Seams: Defining vertical relief seams on both the front and back panels enhance the shaping and structure of the skirt.
Hem: Straight hemline with a stylish front slit, integrated into one of the front relief seams for added comfort and visual interest.
Closure: Discreet invisible zipper closure neatly placed at the left side seam.
Length: Pattern offers two versatile length options: a sophisticated mid-calf or a classic knee-length.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires accurate seam construction, invisible zipper insertion, and precise facing application.
Fabric Recommendations
Select dense, structured fabrics that hold shape well for a refined finish:
- Dense fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 invisible zipper
Fabric & Materials
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS: dense fabrics made from natural or blended fibers. ALSO NEEDED: fusible interfacing; 1 invisible zipper.
CUTTER'S MUST
IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE INCLUDED. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE NOT INCLUDED. 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.
- From main fabric:
- Center back panel – 1 piece on fold
- Side back panel – 2 pieces
- Side front panel – 2 pieces
- Center front panel – 1 piece on fold
- Back facing – 1 piece
- Front facing – 1 piece
- FROM FUSIBLE INTERFACING:
- Back yoke – 1 piece
- Front yoke – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
- Fuse interfacing to the yokes.
- Stitch the princess seams of the back panel, press allowances towards the center and overcast.
- Overcast the left princess seams of the front panel separately on each piece. Stitch the left princess seam from the top to the slit mark. Press seam allowances open, pressing the slit. Stitch 0.2 cm from the edge along the slit. Stitch the right princess seams of the front panel, press allowances towards the center and overcast.
- Overcast the left side seams separately on each piece. Stitch the left side seam from the zipper mark to the bottom. Press seam allowances open. Insert the zipper. Stitch the right side seam, press allowances towards the back and overcast.
- Stitch the right side seam of the facings, press allowances open. Overcast the lower edge. Place the facing on the skirt right sides together and stitch the upper edge. Topstitch allowances to the facing 0.2 cm from the stitching line. Fold the facing to the wrong side, press. Fold the side edges of the facing and sew to the zipper tape.
- Overcast the lower edge of the skirt, press to the wrong side and hem with blind stitches.
