Maxi Skirt with Asymmetrical Panel
This women's sewing pattern presents an elegant maxi skirt, distinguished by its flowing silhouette and a striking asymmetrical diagonal panel.
When To Wear
This skirt is designed for versatile wear, making it an ideal choice for:
- Resort & Vacation Wear: Perfect for stylish warm-weather getaways, from daytime excursions to evening dinners.
- Summer Gatherings: An ideal choice for garden parties, outdoor events, or elegant daytime celebrations.
- Statement Everyday Chic: Elevates a simple top for a polished yet comfortable look suitable for special outings.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A flattering maxi-length skirt, gently flared from the hips, creating an elegant, flowing line.
Waist: High-waisted design with a structured waistband for a defined fit.
Front: Features a distinctive diagonal seam line, separating the main fabric from a contrasting or patterned lower panel that flares softly.
Back: Smooth back panel, shaped with darts for a tailored fit.
Closure: Invisible zipper inserted into the left side seam, ensuring a clean and seamless finish.
Hem: A straight, wide hem adds weight and drape to the skirt.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires accurate dart construction, precise diagonal panel attachment, waistband application, and invisible zipper insertion.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose fabrics with a beautiful drape for both the main skirt and the contrast panel:
- Main fabric: Flowing satin, silk, crepe, or lightweight twill made from natural or blended fibers.
- Contrast panel: A complementary printed satin, sateen, or similar fabric with a beautiful drape and visual interest.
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 zipper
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- FRONT SKIRT HALF - 1 QTY
- BACK SKIRT HALF - 1 QTY
- Waistband – 1 QTY
- From contrast fabric:
- Lower skirt part – 2 QTY
- FROM FUSIBLE INTERFACING: reinforce waistband with interfacing.
Sewing Instructions
- Reinforce the waistband with FUSIBLE INTERFACING (Iron-on interfacings are pressed onto the wrong side of the piece with a hot iron). Stitch darts on the FRONT SKIRT HALF and BACK SKIRT HALF, press them towards the center.
- Attach the lower skirt parts to the FRONT SKIRT HALF and BACK SKIRT HALF. Overcast and press the SEAM ALLOWANCES.
- Sew the side seams. Insert the ZIPPER into the left side seam so that the teeth are not visible.
- Fold the waistband in half lengthwise and neatly stitch the ends and the extension for the closure. Attach the outer half of the waistband to the upper edge of the skirt, fold under the inner half and sew it over the attachment seam. Make a buttonhole.
- Overcast and topstitch the hem of the skirt.
