Straight Mini Skirt with Front Folds
Introducing a chic women's sewing pattern for a straight mini skirt, distinguished by its structured waistband and elegant front folds.
When To Wear
This versatile mini skirt offers a polished look suitable for various occasions:
- Workwear & Office: Its structured design and sophisticated silhouette are perfect for professional settings.
- Smart Casual Outings: Pair with a relaxed top for an elevated everyday ensemble.
- Evening & Dressy Events: Adaptable for more formal gatherings when styled with elegant accessories.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a flattering straight mini silhouette that skims the body.
Waist: High-waisted design with a precisely contoured waistband for a defined fit.
Front: Features distinctive front folds, adding a touch of elegant volume and movement.
Back: Clean back design with a central seam.
Closure: Discreet invisible zipper closure located at the center back seam.
Length: Mini length, falling above the knee.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires familiarity with constructing folds, attaching contoured waistbands, and inserting an invisible zipper.
Fabric Recommendations
Achieve the best drape and structure with dense, stable fabrics:
- Dense fabrics made from natural fibers (e.g., wool suiting, cotton twill)
- Dense fabrics made from blended fibers (e.g., poly-blend suiting, gabardine)
Additional Supplies
- 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 – 3 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! Attention! Markings are made on the right side of the fabric.
- From main fabric:
- Back – 2 pieces
- Back yoke – 4 pieces
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- Front yoke – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Back yoke – 2 pieces
- Front yoke – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Interface the inner yokes with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch the darts on the back. Press the dart depth towards the center. Attach the back yoke to the back, press seam allowances upwards. Overlock the center edges of the back separately on each piece. Stitch the center seam from the zipper mark to the bottom. Press seam allowances open. Insert the zipper.
- Form and secure the pleats on the front. Pleat depths are directed towards the side seams.
- Attach the front yoke to the front, press seam allowances upwards.
- Stitch the side seams, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Stitch the side seams of the inner yokes (hereinafter referred to as facings), press seam allowances open. Overlock the bottom edge. Place the facing and skirt right sides together and stitch the upper edge. Topstitch the seam allowances onto the facing at a distance of 0.2 cm from the stitching line. Fold the facing to the wrong side, press. Fold the center edges of the facing and sew to the zipper tape. Topstitch the facing into the seam of attaching the outer yoke.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the skirt, press to the wrong side and hem with blind stitches.
