Lace-Up Maternity Skirt

Fabric & Materials

Stretch fabric or knit with low stretch.

Knit with high stretch.

Cutting Plan

• 1. Side back panel – 2 pieces (from low stretch fabric or knit)
• 2. Side front panel – 2 pieces (from low stretch fabric or knit)
• 3. Waistband – 1 piece (from low stretch fabric or knit)
• 4. Center front panel – 1 piece (from high stretch knit)
• 5. Center back panel – 1 piece (from high stretch knit)

Sewing Instructions

1. Prepare the drawstring: Cut a strip 2 cm wide along the grainline. Fold and press the long edges towards the center. Fold the drawstring in half lengthwise and press. Stitch 0.2 cm from the edge.
2. Prepare the loop tabs: Cut decorative cord into 4 cm long pieces.
3. Mark and attach the loops to the side panels of the front and back.
4. Stitch the princess seams on the front and back. Overlock the seam allowances and press them towards the side panels of the front and back.
5. Overlock and stitch the side seams. Press the side seams open.
6. Fold the waistband in half lengthwise and press. Unfold the waistband and stitch it into a loop, leaving an opening for the elastic. Overlock the inner edge of the waistband. Attach the outer edge of the waistband to the upper edge of the skirt, matching notches. Turn the inner edge to the wrong side and topstitch in the ditch of the seam.
7. Overlock the bottom edge of the skirt, fold up, press, and topstitch to the skirt.
8. Insert the decorative drawstring into the loops and attach cord ends. Thread the elastic (4.5–5 cm wide) through the opening in the waistband and stitch it into a loop.