Asymmetric Paneled Skirt
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a stylish paneled skirt, featuring a unique asymmetric hem and artfully integrated fabric blocking.
When To Wear
This skirt offers versatile styling options, making it a perfect choice for:
- Casual Chic: Ideal for stylish everyday wear, offering comfort with an artistic flair.
- Vacation & Resort: Its light fabric and dynamic design make it perfect for sunny getaways and leisurely strolls.
- Creative Workwear: Suitable for a modern office environment where individual style is encouraged.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: An A-line silhouette with a fluid drape, emphasizing movement and modern style.
Waist: A neat, high-rise waistband provides definition and comfort.
Construction: Composed of multiple panels, including a distinct angular gore, enabling creative fabric blocking and a unique visual texture.
Hem: Features a striking asymmetric hemline, with one side gracefully falling longer than the other, adding dynamic visual interest.
Closure: Fastens with a concealed zipper at the side seam and a single button on the waistband for a secure and smooth fit.
Length: Designed to fall from knee-length on the shorter side to a chic midi length on the longer side.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires skills in assembling multiple panels, setting a concealed zipper, and constructing a waistband with a button closure.
Fabric Recommendations
Select lightweight to medium-weight woven fabrics that offer a beautiful drape and allow for panel construction:
- Lightweight gabardine
- Linen and linen blends
- Cotton twill or sateen
- Rayon challis
- Viscose blends
Additional Supplies
- Concealed zipper (length will vary by size)
- 1 button
- Fusible interfacing
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- Upper BACK SKIRT HALF - 1 QTY
- Lower BACK SKIRT HALF - 1 QTY
- Upper FRONT SKIRT HALF - 1 QTY
- Lower FRONT SKIRT HALF - 1 QTY
- Gusset - 1 QTY
- Waistband - 1 QTY
- From FUSIBLE INTERFACING: interface the waistband piece.
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch darts on the upper skirt halves, press them towards the center.
- Stitch together the upper and lower skirt halves accordingly. Press seams downwards.
- Stitch the right side seam. Attach the gusset to the lower skirt halves. Press the SEAM ALLOWANCES of the upper left side seam to the wrong side and attach the ZIPPER underneath.
- Fold the waistband right sides together with the upper edge of the skirt and stitch, leaving a SEAM ALLOWANCE for the fastener protruding on the right back edge of the waistband. Finish the ends of the waistband. 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, and sew a button on the right.
- Press the hem allowance to the wrong side, fold under and topstitch.
