Side-Pleated Skirt
Introducing a chic women's sewing pattern for a knee-length skirt featuring crisp side pleats that add elegant movement to its structured silhouette.
When To Wear
This versatile skirt is perfect for a range of occasions, offering both professional polish and casual elegance:
- Professional & Office Wear: Ideal for creating a polished, business-appropriate look.
- Everyday Chic: A sophisticated choice for daily wear, from errands to lunches.
- Smart Casual Events: Easily dressed up or down for various social gatherings.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A tailored, slightly A-line silhouette designed to fall gracefully to the knee.
Waist: High-waisted design with a clean, shaped waistband for a defined fit.
Pleats: Crisp, stitched-down pleats positioned on the front side, released for subtle fullness below the hip.
Closure: Features a discreet concealed zipper closure along the left side seam for a seamless finish.
Length: A versatile knee-length hemline, providing a classic and modest appeal.
Back: A smooth back panel ensures a streamlined and flattering look from behind.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires accurate pleat formation, concealed zipper insertion, and precise waistband attachment.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight woven fabrics with good drape and body to enhance the pleats and silhouette:
- Linen fabric
- Lightweight fabrics from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- 1 concealed zipper, 22 cm long
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- FRONT PANEL - 1 QTY
- BACK PANEL - 1 QTY on fold
- Waistband - 1 QTY
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch darts on the FRONT PANEL and BACK PANELs, press dart excess towards the center front and back.
- Stitch pleats on the FRONT PANEL from the wrong side up to the mark. Fold and press pleats towards the side seam, do not press pleats below the marks. Baste pleats along the upper edge.
- Stitch side seams, leaving an unstitched section for the ZIPPER in the left side seam. Insert the ZIPPER.
- Press the waistband lengthwise in half, right side out. Lay the waistband flat again and press one of the long edges towards the fold. Press the second long edge, stopping 2 mm short of the fold. Fold the waistband along the pressed fold and insert the upper edge of the skirt into it, with the wider part of the waistband lying on the wrong side. Fold the waistband edges at the ZIPPER inwards and topstitch the waistband from the right side along the edge.
- Press the hem allowance to the wrong side, fold the raw edge inwards, and topstitch.
