Maxi Skirt with Stacked Yokes and Slit
Discover a captivating women's maxi skirt pattern, distinguished by its artfully stacked back yokes, elegant A-line silhouette, and striking front slit.
When To Wear
This versatile maxi skirt is perfect for crafting a sophisticated and contemporary look, making it an excellent choice for:
- Casual Chic Outings: Pair with a simple top for an elevated everyday ensemble.
- Work & Professional Settings: Style with a smart blouse for a polished office-appropriate outfit.
- Evening & Event Wear: Dress up with elegant accessories for a distinctive, fashion-forward statement.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A flattering A-line silhouette with a maxi length that gracefully skims the floor, offering both comfort and elegance.
Waist: Features a clean, structured waistband designed to sit comfortably at the natural waist for a defined fit.
Front: The flat front panel is punctuated by a stylish center front slit, providing ease of movement and a contemporary edge, accentuated with double topstitching.
Back: A standout feature, the back showcases multiple stacked, curved yokes that create a dynamic layered effect, meticulously finished with visible topstitching.
Closure: Equipped with a classic fly-front zipper for a smooth finish, secured by a single button at the waistband.
Hem: A straight hemline maintains the skirt's refined, elongated profile.
Details: All major seams, including the yokes and center front/back, are enhanced with prominent topstitching, adding a durable and visually appealing accent.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires precision for the stacked yoke construction, careful execution of the fly-front zipper, and accurate topstitching.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose medium to heavy-weight fabrics with good body and drape to best highlight the skirt's construction and silhouette:
- Denim
- Faux leather
- Twill
- Gabardine
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 zipper
- 1 button
CUTTER'S MUST
- FRONT SKIRT HALF – 2 QTY
- BACK SKIRT HALF – 2 QTY
- Back Yoke 1 – 2 QTY
- Back Yoke 2 – 2 QTY
- Back Yoke 3 – 2 QTY
- Back Yoke 4 – 2 QTY
- Back Yoke – 2 QTY
- Decorative Loop – 1 QTY
- Waistband – 1 QTY
- Underlap – 1 QTY
Fabric & Materials
FROM FUSIBLE INTERFACING: waistband; underlap.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse FUSIBLE INTERFACING to: waistband; underlap.
- Stitch the shaped edges of the yoke parts: Back Yoke 1, Back Yoke 2, Back Yoke 3, Back Yoke 4, and Back Yoke. Overcast the seams, press them open, and topstitch 0.5 cm from the stitching lines.
- Attach the stitched yokes to the BACK SKIRT HALF. Overcast the seam, press it open, and topstitch 0.5 cm from the attachment seam.
- Stitch the center seam of the BACK SKIRT HALF. Overcast the seam, press it open, and topstitch with a double decorative stitch 0.5 cm from the center seam.
- Press the side and bottom edges of the decorative loop, place the loop on the BACK SKIRT HALF, and topstitch.
- Overcast the center edge of the FRONT SKIRT HALF. Stitch the center edge of the FRONT SKIRT HALF from the NOTCH for the slit to the NOTCH for the ZIPPER. Press the center seam open and topstitch with a double decorative stitch 0.5 cm from the center seam.
- Stitch the side seams of the skirt, overcast the seams, and press them open.
- Press the one-piece ZIPPER FACINGS to the wrong side. Attach the ZIPPER under the edge of the ZIPPER allowance (left side) close to the edge. Attach the free tape of the ZIPPER to the right half, to the one-piece FACING. Fold the underlap in half lengthwise and stitch the short bottom edge. Topstitch the one-piece ZIPPER FACING to the underlap on the left half of the skirt. Topstitch the right edge of the slit, catching the FACING.
- Fold the waistband in half lengthwise with the wrong side in and press it. Overcast the bottom edge of the waistband. Attach the waistband to the skirt. Stitch the ends of the waistband. Trim excess fabric and turn out the ends. Topstitch the overcast edge into the waistband attachment seam.
- Overcast the bottom edge of the skirt. Fold up and press the hem allowance. Topstitch the hem allowance to the skirt.
- On the right side of the waistband, overcast a buttonhole, and on the left side, sew a button.
