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Front-Slit Skirt with Three Zippers

Pattern #5026

This stylish women's midi skirt pattern is drafted to your own measurements. It features a distinctive high-waist design, a bold front slit, and three functional zippers for a contemporary edge. This versatile skirt is suitable for casual outings, fashion-forward ensembles, or even work-appropriate style when crafted from refined fabric.

Tech. Description

Front-Slit Skirt with Three Zippers

Introducing a stylish women's midi skirt pattern featuring a distinctive high-waist design, a front slit, a center front zipper and two decorative exposed zippers for a contemporary edge.

When To Wear

This versatile skirt is perfect for a range of occasions, offering both comfort and modern style:

  • Casual Chic Outings: Ideal for everyday wear, from coffee dates to shopping trips, paired with a simple top.
  • Fashion-Forward Ensembles: Create a statement look for events that call for a unique and trendy outfit.
  • Work-Appropriate Style: When crafted from a refined fabric, it can be dressed up for creative or business-casual office environments.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a slim, straight midi-length skirt, falling below the knee with a flattering vertical line.

Waist: High-waisted design, providing a comfortable fit and an elongated silhouette.

Closure: A zipper in the upper part of the center front seam; below it, the seam is closed and opens into a front slit at the hem for ease of movement.

Zipper Details: Two exposed zippers are set into the angled seams joining the front to the side pieces at the hip, backed by a reinforcement strip; they are decorative (there are no pocket bags).

Back: Center back seam and waist darts for a contoured fit.

Hem: Straight, topstitched hemline with a center front slit.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. This pattern requires precision in inserting multiple zippers, constructing a clean front slit, and finishing waist facings.

Fabric Recommendations

Select medium-weight woven fabrics with good body for the best result:

  • Thin wool fabrics
  • Gabardine

Additional Supplies

  • 3 zippers
  • Fusible interfacing

Cutter's Must

  • From main fabric:
    • Front Skirt Facing – 2 pieces
    • Back Skirt Facing – 2 pieces
    • Front Skirt – 2 pieces
    • Side – 2 pieces
    • Back Skirt – 2 pieces
    • Pocket Reinforcement – 2 pieces
  • From fusible interfacing:
    • Front Skirt Facing – 2 pieces
    • Back Skirt Facing – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

  1. Stitch the darts on the Back Skirt, press them towards the center.
  2. On the Front Skirt and Side, fold the seam allowances at the zipper opening to the wrong side. Insert a zipper between them, leaving the teeth exposed, and baste. Place the Pocket Reinforcement under the zipper and stitch the zipper from the right side.
  3. Stitch the center front seam between the zipper mark and the slit mark. Insert the center front zipper.
  4. Press the slit seam allowances to the wrong side and topstitch.
  5. Stitch the skirt side seams.
  6. Fuse interfacing to the Front Skirt Facing and Back Skirt Facing. Stitch the side seams of the facings. Place the facing on the upper edge of the skirt right sides together and stitch. Turn the facing to the wrong side, overlock the open edge. Fold under the center front edges of the facing and sew them to the zipper tape.
  7. Topstitch the seams joining the Side pieces 0.5 cm from the seam.
  8. Fold the hem allowance of the skirt and topstitch.

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