Asymmetrical Wrap Midi Skirt
This women's sewing pattern presents a chic midi skirt featuring an asymmetrical wrap front closure and a stylish laced detail at the back.
When To Wear
This versatile midi skirt is perfect for adding a touch of vibrant elegance to your wardrobe, making it an ideal choice for:
- Casual Chic Outings: Perfect for weekend excursions, brunches, or sightseeing with its relaxed yet polished look.
- Vacation & Resort Wear: The bright, airy aesthetic makes it ideal for coastal holidays and summer adventures.
- Smart-Casual Events: Pair with a blouse for semi-dressy gatherings where comfort meets contemporary style.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A fitted, straight midi-length skirt with a distinctive asymmetrical wrap front.
Waist: High-waisted design for a flattering and comfortable fit.
Front: Features an asymmetrical wrap-over panel secured by functional buttons, creating a stylish angled overlap.
Closure: A hidden side or back zipper, functional buttons on the wrap, and a decorative laced detail at the back.
Back: Adorned with a corset-style laced detail featuring eyelets, adding a unique and adjustable element to the waistline.
Length: A sophisticated midi length, falling elegantly below the knee.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves accurate dart placement, zipper insertion, creating buttonholes, installing eyelets, and managing an asymmetrical wrap construction.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose light to medium-weight woven fabrics with some structure or drape:
- Crepe-georgette
- Linen blends
- Cotton sateen
- Poplin
- Light twills
Additional Supplies
- 1 zipper
- 4 buttons
- 6 eyelets
- Fusible interfacing
- Lace or cord for back detail
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- Left panel - 1 QTY
- Right panel - 1 QTY
- FACING - 1 QTY
- From FUSIBLE INTERFACING: fuse the FACING with FUSIBLE INTERFACING.
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch darts on the skirt panels. Press back darts towards the center, and trim side darts to 1 cm width, serge, and press towards the front.
- Stitch the back center seam. Press SEAM ALLOWANCES open.
- Place the FACING on the right skirt panel, right sides together, and stitch. Trim the stitching SEAM ALLOWANCES to 0.4 cm, turn the FACING to the wrong side, baste, and press.
- Serge the upper, lower, and front SEAM ALLOWANCES of the left panel, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
- On the back panel, press the box pleat, punch eyelets according to markings, and thread a cord.
- On the right panel, serge three main buttonholes and sew on an auxiliary button. On the left panel, serge one auxiliary buttonhole and sew on the main buttons.
