Maxi Skirt with Front Panels and Slit
Introducing a sophisticated maxi skirt pattern, defined by its tailored front panel construction and elegant walking slit.
When To Wear
This versatile maxi skirt is perfect for a range of occasions, offering both style and comfort:
- Professional Settings: Its tailored silhouette and length make it suitable for office wear and business casual environments.
- Smart Casual Outings: Can be dressed down slightly for elegant daytime events, brunches, or lunches.
- Evening & Special Occasions: Paired with appropriate accessories, it offers a refined and sophisticated look for dinners or receptions.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A sleek, straight maxi silhouette, designed to be fitted yet comfortable, extending to the ankle.
Waist: Features a structured, high-rise waistband for a defined waistline.
Front: Distinctive front panel construction with a central panel flanked by side panels, featuring a refined walking slit for ease of movement.
Back: Clean back design with waist darts for shaping and a center back seam.
Closure: Features a concealed zipper closure at the center back, topped with a button on the waistband.
Details: Includes belt loops for optional styling with a belt.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in dart construction, zipper insertion, precise panel assembly, and waistband finishing.
Fabric Recommendations
Select medium-weight, stable fabrics with good drape and structure for the best results:
- Fine wool suiting
- Wool crepe
- Gabardine
Additional Supplies
- Zipper
- 1 button
- Fusible interfacing (for waistband)
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- 1. Waistband - 1 QTY
- 2. BACK SKIRT HALF - 2 QTY
- 3. Center FRONT SKIRT HALF - 1 QTY
- 4. Side FRONT SKIRT HALF - 2 QTY
- 5. Belt loop - 1 QTY
- From FUSIBLE INTERFACING: interface the waistband piece with FUSIBLE INTERFACING.
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch darts on the BACK SKIRT HALVES, press them towards the center.
- Stitch the back center seam between the ZIPPER and slit NOTCHES, stitch the side seams. Insert the ZIPPER.
- Press the slit SEAM ALLOWANCES to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Place the waistband right sides together with the upper edge of the skirt and stitch, leaving an extension for the closure on the right back edge of the waistband. Finish the ends of the waistband with a FACING. Turn under the inner edges of the waistband and topstitch from the right side into the attachment seam. Make a buttonhole on the left end of the waistband, sew a button on the right.
- Turn under the SEAM ALLOWANCES of the long sides of the belt loop piece and topstitch the belt loop along the long sides. Cut the piece into sections. Fold and topstitch the belt loops onto the waistband.
- Press the hem SEAM ALLOWANCE to the wrong side, fold and topstitch.
