Curved Panel Flounce Skirt
Discover a beautifully designed skirt pattern featuring gracefully curved panel seams that shape an elegant a-line silhouette and culminate in a soft, flounced hem.
When To Wear:
This versatile skirt offers a sophisticated yet comfortable option, perfect for:
- Everyday Elegance: Elevate your daily wardrobe for work or stylish errands with a touch of refined flair.
- Smart Casual Gatherings: Ideal for brunches, lunches, or relaxed social events where effortless style is key.
- Semi-Formal Occasions: Dress it up for dinners, cultural events, or special gatherings when paired with a chic top and accessories.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: An elegant a-line shape, gently flaring from the waist to the hem.
Waist: a fitted, high-waisted design with a clean finish provided by a facing.
Seams & Panels: Constructed from four main panels, each defined by gracefully curved seams that sculpt the silhouette.
Hem: Features a delicate flounce created by the widening of the lower panels, adding movement and softness.
Length: Midi length, falling elegantly below the knee for a sophisticated look.
Closure: Discreet side zipper closure ensures a smooth and fitted waistline.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires accurate seam matching for curved panels and confident zipper insertion techniques.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose a medium-weight fabric with good body and drape to best achieve the skirt's structured yet flowing silhouette:
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 zipper
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Skirt – 4 qty
- Facing – 4 qty
- From fusible interfacing: facings.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse fusible interfacing to: facings.
- Overlock the raw edges of the zipper opening on the left side. Stitch the side edges of the panels, leaving the zipper opening unstitched. Overlock and press the seams open.
- Stitch the side edges of the facings and press the seams open. Overlock the outer edge of the facings.
- Insert the zipper. Attach the facing to the upper edge of the skirt. Finish the upper edge of the facing with the lower facing. Topstitch the facing allowance onto the facing at a distance of 0.2 cm from the stitching seam, stopping 3 cm from the end. Fold the side edges of the lower facing and attach them to the side seam allowances. Topstitch the lower overlocked edge of the facing into the seam of the upper facing.
- Overlock the lower edge of the skirt, press and topstitch to the garment.
