Asymmetrical Flared Maxi Skirt

Name: Asymmetrical Flared Maxi Skirt
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5334
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5334

A maxi-length women's skirt on a straight waistband, with a curved diagonal seam on the front and back that joins a flared lower part cut from a contrasting print fabric. Darts at the waist and a zip in the left side seam. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: satin fabrics from natural or blended fibres; a printed companion fabric for the lower part of the skirt.

Tech. Description

Maxi Skirt with Asymmetrical Panel

When To Wear

In spring and summer with a plain fitted top or a shirt tucked into the waistband.
For daytime celebrations and evening dinners, in satin with a printed lower part.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close to the hips, flaring below the diagonal seam into a wide hem.

Length: Maxi.

Skirt: One front and one back panel in the main fabric, with two waist darts on the front and four on the back. A curved seam runs diagonally across the front and back, rising towards one side; below it, two lower pieces in the contrast fabric add flare.

Waist: Straight interfaced waistband, folded in half, with an extension for the closure and a buttonhole.

Closure: Zip in the left side seam, inserted so the teeth are hidden.

Finishing: Hem overlocked and topstitched.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Joining a long curved seam between two fabrics, a side zip and a waistband with an extension and buttonhole.

Fabric Recommendations

Satin fabrics from natural or blended fibres; a printed companion fabric for the lower part of the skirt.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (waistband)
1 zip
1 button (waistband)

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:

Front Skirt – 1 piece
Back Skirt – 1 piece
Waistband – 1 piece

From contrast fabric:

Lower Skirt – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing: Waistband.

Sewing Instructions

Fuse interfacing to the Waistband (fusible interfacing is pressed onto the wrong side of the piece with a hot iron). Stitch the darts on the Front Skirt and Back Skirt and press them towards the centre.
Stitch the Lower Skirt pieces to the Front Skirt and Back Skirt. Overlock the seams and press them.
Stitch the side seams. Insert the zip into the left side seam so that the teeth do not show.
Fold the Waistband in half lengthwise, right sides together, stitch the ends and the extension for the closure and turn right side out. Stitch the outer half of the waistband to the upper edge of the skirt, turn under the inner half and sew it in place over the seam. Make a buttonhole.
Overlock the hem of the skirt and topstitch it.