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Maxi Skirt with Curved Front Panels

Pattern #5027

This Minerva sewing pattern creates a sophisticated maxi skirt for women, defined by its curved, topstitched front panel seams and elegant walking back slit. Its sleek, straight silhouette, fitted at the waist and hips, makes it suitable for professional settings, smart casual outings, or evening occasions. This intermediate pattern requires skills in precise panel assembly and waistband finishing.

Tech. Description

Maxi Skirt with Curved Front Panels

Introducing a sophisticated maxi skirt pattern, defined by its curved, topstitched front panel seams and elegant walking back 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, fitted at the waist and hips yet comfortable to wear.

Waist: Finished with a straight, interfaced waistband at the natural waist.

Front: Distinctive front construction with a center front panel flanked by two side panels; the seams curve out towards the hips and are topstitched.

Back: Clean back design with waist darts for shaping, a center back seam and a walking slit at the hem.

Closure: Zipper at the center back, with a button closure 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:
  • Waistband – 1 piece
  • Back Skirt – 2 pieces
  • Front Skirt – 1 piece
  • Side – 2 pieces
  • Belt-Loop – 1 piece
  • From fusible interfacing: interface the Waistband piece.

Sewing Instructions

  1. Stitch the darts on the Back Skirt pieces and press them towards the center.
  2. Stitch the center back seam between the zipper mark and the slit mark. Stitch the side seams. Insert the zipper.
  3. Press the slit seam allowances to the wrong side and topstitch.
  4. Place the Waistband right sides together with the upper edge of the skirt and stitch, leaving the waistband extending beyond the right back edge as an underlap for the closure. Stitch the Waistband ends closed and turn them right side out. Turn under the inner edge of the Waistband and topstitch from the right side, stitching in the ditch of the attachment seam. Make a buttonhole on the left end of the Waistband and sew a button on the right end.
  5. Turn under the seam allowances on the long sides of the Belt-Loop piece and edge-stitch along both long sides. Cut the strip into individual belt loops. Fold under the ends and topstitch the belt loops onto the Waistband.
  6. Press the hem allowance to the wrong side, turn under and topstitch.

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