Yoked Skirt
Introducing a sophisticated women's sewing pattern for a chic A-line skirt, featuring a structured yoke, elegant side slit, and practical belt loops.
When To Wear
This Yoked Skirt offers versatile styling for various occasions, making it an excellent choice for:
- Office & Business: Its polished silhouette is ideal for professional environments.
- Smart Casual Outings: Perfect for sophisticated everyday wear or lunch appointments.
- Chic Evenings: Pair with an elegant top for a refined evening ensemble.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A flattering A-line silhouette with a subtle flare from the hips, designed to hit around the knee.
Waist: High-waisted design with an integrated contoured yoke for a comfortable and defined fit.
Yoke: Features a distinct front and back yoke construction, providing structure and shaping to the skirt.
Closure: A discreet side zipper allows for easy wear and a smooth finish.
Slit: An elegant side slit on the wearer's left side adds movement and a touch of sophistication.
Belt Loops: Four sturdy belt loops are integrated into the yoke, perfect for accessorizing with a belt.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves techniques such as zipper insertion, constructing a faced yoke, and attaching belt loops, requiring moderate sewing experience.
Fabric Recommendations
Select medium-weight fabrics with good drape and body to best showcase the skirt's silhouette:
- Skirt-weight natural or blended fabrics
- Wool blends
- Gabardine
- Twill
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 zipper
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- BACK SKIRT HALF - 1 QTY ON FOLD
- FRONT SKIRT HALF - 1 QTY ON FOLD
- FRONT YOKE - 1 QTY ON FOLD
- BACK YOKE - 1 QTY ON FOLD
- belt loop - 4 QTY
- From FUSIBLE INTERFACING: lower yoke pieces.
Sewing Instructions
- Reinforce lower yoke pieces with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch the lower edges of the yokes to the upper edges of the skirt halves, press SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the yokes.
- Stitch the left side seam of the skirt up to the slit mark. Stitch the right side seam of the skirt below the zipper slit mark and up to the slit mark, press SEAM ALLOWANCES open. Baste the ZIPPER under the edges of the slit, stitch from the right side.
- Stitch the side seams on the lower yokes.
- Face the top of the skirt with the lower yokes, topstitch the SEAM ALLOWANCES onto them, turn out and press. Topstitch the open edges of the lower yokes into the seam attaching the upper yokes. Turn under the side edges of the lower yokes and sew to the zipper tape.
- Topstitch the slit SEAM ALLOWANCES onto the skirt halves according to the markings.
- Turn under the hem allowance of the skirt, topstitch.
- Stitch the longitudinal edges of the belt loops, turn out, press. Topstitch the ends of the belt loops onto the yokes according to the markings.
