Maxi Asymmetrical Denim Wrap Skirt with Frayed Hem
Unveil a modern statement with this women's maxi skirt pattern, featuring a distinctive asymmetrical faux-wrap front, artfully stitched folds, and a contemporary frayed hem.
When To Wear
This versatile maxi skirt is perfect for a range of occasions, offering both comfort and sophisticated style:
- Everyday Chic: Pair with a casual top or knitwear for an elevated daily ensemble.
- Smart Casual Events: Dress it up with a blouse and boots for a polished yet relaxed look.
- Transitional Styling: Its substantial fabric and maxi length make it ideal for cooler seasons or as a statement piece year-round.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a sleek, maxi-length profile that gently skims the body, providing movement through the front opening.
Waist: Sits at the natural waist, finished with a clean facing for a smooth, tailored look.
Closure: Features a concealed zipper closure at the side seam, maintaining the streamlined appearance of the faux-wrap front.
Front: An eye-catching asymmetrical overlay design with the right front panel layered over the left, secured at the waist. The right front panel is detailed with multiple stitched folds (tucks) that create texture and visual interest.
Back: a clean and classic back design, featuring waist darts for a contoured and flattering fit.
Hem: Maxi length, finished with a distinctive frayed edge along the front asymmetrical opening and the bottom hem, offering a contemporary raw finish.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves steps such as dart construction, stitching folds, zipper insertion, and facing application, making it suitable for sewists with some experience.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose robust and stylish fabrics with good drape for the best results:
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- Zipper
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Back Skirt Half – 2 qty
- Right Front Skirt Half – 1 qty
- Left Front Skirt Half – 1 qty
- Facing for front skirt half – 2 qty
- Facing for back skirt half – 2 qty
- From fusible interfacing: facings for front and back skirt halves.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse fusible interfacing to: facings for front and back skirt halves.
- Mark and stitch darts on the front and back skirt halves. Press darts on the back skirt half towards the center of the back skirt half, and darts on the front skirt half towards the center of the front skirt half.
- Mark and stitch pleats on the right front skirt half.
- Overlock the center edge of the skirt. Stitch the center seam of the skirt, leaving an opening for the zipper.
- Overlock the side edges of the front and back skirt halves. Stitch the side seams of the skirt and press open.
- Stitch the side edges of the facings and press seams open. Overlock the outer edge of the facings.
- Insert the zipper. Face the corners of the front and back skirt halves, and the upper edge of the front and back skirt halves with the facing. Topstitch the facing allowance onto the facing at a distance of 0.2 cm from the facing seam.
- Topstitch the asymmetrical edge of the right front skirt half onto the left front skirt half. Secure the right and left front skirt halves with a 2cm bar tack into the facing seam at the waist edge.
- If desired, the hem of the garment and the front edge of the front skirt half can be finished with decorative fringe trim strip or made by hand.
