A-Line Skirt with Asymmetrical Front Hem
Introducing a stylish a-line skirt pattern featuring a unique front construction and a modern asymmetrical hemline.
When To Wear
This versatile skirt is designed to elevate your wardrobe for various occasions, making it a perfect choice for:
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Professional & Office Wear: Its tailored silhouette and midi length are ideal for a polished workplace look.
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Smart Casual Events: The unique design adds a sophisticated touch for brunches, dinners, or gallery visits.
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Social Gatherings: Easily dressed up or down, it’s perfect for a chic and modern statement at any event.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a flattering a-line silhouette, gently widening from the waist.
Waist: High-waisted design with a shaped yoke for a smooth and comfortable fit.
Front: Distinctive front construction creating a stylish diagonal line.
Hem: Modern asymmetrical hemline, adding a dynamic and unique touch.
Closure: Concealed side zipper for a seamless finish.
Length: Falling elegantly below the knee length.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in handling multiple pattern pieces, constructing yokes, inserting a zipper, and finishing an asymmetrical hem.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose fabrics with a good drape and moderate body to best showcase the design's unique features:
- Fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- Zipper
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- 1. Upper back – 2 qty
- 2. Back yoke – 1 qty
- 3. Back skirt half – 1 qty
- 4. Upper front – 2 qty
- 5. Front yoke – 1 qty
- 6. Right front skirt half – 1 qty
- 7. Left front skirt half – 1 qty
- From fusible interfacing: upper front, upper back.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse fusible interfacing to the upper front and upper back.
- Stitch the upper back to the yoke. Press seam allowances towards the upper.
- Stitch the back yoke to the back skirt half. Press the stitching seam towards the yoke and serge.
- Stitch the upper front to the yoke. Press seam allowances towards the upper.
- Stitch the right front skirt half to the front yoke. Clip seam allowances near the notch, press towards the yoke and serge. Stitch the left front skirt half to the front yoke. Clip seam allowances near the notch, press towards the yoke and serge. Stitch the free sections of the left and right front skirt halves. Press seam allowances open and serge.
- Stitch the right side seam of the skirt. Press seam allowances open and serge. Topstitch 0.5 cm from the stitching seam of the upper front and back. Stitch the left side seam from the zipper notch downwards. Press seam allowances open, pressing the slit for the fastener, and serge. Insert the zipper.
- Stitch and press open the right side edge of the interfaced upper back and front (hereinafter referred to as facings). Serge the lower edge of the facings.
- Place the facings and skirt right sides together and stitch the upper edge. Turn the facings to the wrong side, baste and press. Fold the side edges and hand stitch to the zipper tape. Topstitch 0.5 cm from the edge along the upper edge. Stitch the serged edge of the facings into the seam of the upper back and front.
- Serge the lower edge of the skirt, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
