Straight Skirt with High Waist
Introducing a versatile women's sewing pattern for a classic high-waisted straight skirt, designed with essential shaping darts, a rear zipper closure, and a sophisticated back vent.
When To Wear
This straight skirt offers a polished and versatile foundation for various occasions, making it an ideal choice for:
- Professional Attire: Perfect for office environments, business meetings, and smart workwear.
- Elegant Everyday Wear: A refined choice for daily outfits that require a neat and sophisticated look.
- Versatile Styling: Easily dressed up or down, pairing seamlessly with blouses, sweaters, or blazers.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A classic straight silhouette, gently fitted through the waist and hips.
Waist: Features a flattering high-waist design finished with a clean, faced waistline.
Shaping: Defined by essential waist darts on both the front & back panels for a tailored fit.
Closure: Equipped with a discreet center back zipper for a smooth finish.
Back Detail: Includes a sophisticated center back vent (kick pleat) for ease of movement and classic styling.
Length: Designed to fall around the knee, offering a timeless and professional look.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires familiarity with basic garment construction, including dart sewing, zipper installation, and vent finishing.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose medium-weight, stable fabrics with good body for a structured drape:
- Fine wool suiting or broadcloth
- Wool crepe
- Gabardine
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- Zipper
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- 1. FRONT PANEL FACING - 1 QTY on fold
- 2. BACK PANEL FACING - 2 QTY
- 3. BACK PANEL - 2 QTY
- 4. FRONT PANEL - 1 QTY on fold
- From FUSIBLE INTERFACING: fuse FACING pieces with FUSIBLE INTERFACING.
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch darts on the FRONT SKIRT HALF and BACK SKIRT HALF, press them towards the center.
- Stitch the back center seam between the ZIPPER and vent NOTCHES, stitch the side seams. Insert the ZIPPER.
- Stitch the side seams on the FACINGS. Place the FACING and skirt right sides together and stitch to the upper edge of the skirt. Trim SEAM ALLOWANCES close to the stitching, turn towards the FACING and topstitch close to the edge. Turn the FACING to the wrong side and sew to the dart depths and SEAM ALLOWANCES. Fold the ends of the FACING and sew to the ZIPPER tapes.
- Press the hem allowance to the wrong side and hem. Press the integrated vent FACING (left BACK PANEL) along the fold line to the wrong side and sew to the hem. Hem the longitudinal side of the vent allowance (right BACK PANEL) as narrowly as possible. Topstitch the left BACK PANEL diagonally at the top of the vent, catching the vent allowance.
