Maxi Skirt with Wrap Front and Buttons
Introducing a sophisticated women's maxi skirt pattern featuring a stylish wrap-front design, a full-length silhouette, and chic button detailing.
When To Wear
This versatile maxi skirt is perfect for a variety of occasions, offering both comfort and elegance:
- Professional Settings: The tailored look and graceful length make it suitable for office wear or business casual environments.
- Smart Casual Outings: Its relaxed yet polished style is ideal for brunches, shopping, or meeting friends.
- Evening Events: Paired with an elegant top, it can be dressed up for dinner or semi-formal gatherings.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: An elegant maxi-length skirt with a straight-cut profile and a flattering wrap-front design.
Waist: Features a structured high-waisted design with a fitted waistband.
Front: A distinctive wrap-front construction with an elegant overlap, accented by decorative button detailing on the waistband.
Closure: A concealed zipper closure is located at the center back, complemented by a button and loop closure on the waistband.
Vent: A stylish front vent is integrated into the wrap design, offering ease of movement and a contemporary touch.
Length: Maxi-length, falling gracefully to the ankle.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in inserting a zipper, constructing a waistband, creating a wrap-front opening, and finishing a vent.
Fabric Recommendations
For optimal drape and structure, consider fabrics with a smooth hand and some body:
- Thin wool fabrics
- Dense silk fabrics
- Silk crepe
Additional Supplies
- 1 zipper
- 3 buttons
- Fusible interfacing
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- BACK SKIRT HALF - QTY 2
- FRONT SKIRT HALF - QTY 2
- Waistband - QTY 1
- FACING - QTY 2
- From FUSIBLE INTERFACING: fuse the waistband and FACING pieces with FUSIBLE INTERFACING.
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the darts on the FRONT SKIRT HALF and BACK SKIRT HALF, press them towards the center.
- Stitch the back center seam between the ZIPPER and slit marks. Insert the ZIPPER.
- Press the slit SEAM ALLOWANCES to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Face the FRONT SKIRT HALF with the FACING, press the SEAM ALLOWANCES open, turn out, and overlock the raw edge of the FACING. Topstitch at a distance of 2.0 cm.
- Stitch the side seams of the skirt.
- Pin the waistband right sides together to the upper edge of the skirt, stitch. Press the SEAM ALLOWANCES of the attachment seam towards the waistband. Fold the waistband right sides together in half widthwise, stitch the ends. Turn out the waistband, fold under the inner edge of the waistband and pin so that the inner edge extends approximately 2 mm beyond the attachment seam. Topstitch the inner edge from the right side into the waistband attachment seam. On the left side of the waistband, make a buttonhole, on the right side, sew on a button.
- Fold under the hem SEAM ALLOWANCE of the skirt and topstitch. Sew on decorative buttons.
