Yoked Skirt with Belt Loops and Slits
Introducing a girl's a-line skirt pattern distinguished by its shaped front and back yokes, asymmetrical paneling on the front, and practical belt loops and side slits.
When To Wear
This versatile skirt is an excellent choice for a variety of occasions, offering both comfort and style:
- Casual Outings: Perfect for everyday adventures, park visits, and relaxed family gatherings.
- School Days: a comfortable and stylish option for daily school wear.
- Everyday Versatility: Easily dressed up or down, making it suitable for a wide range of activities.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a gently flared a-line skirt, providing comfort and ease of movement.
Waist: Features a structured waistband with functional belt loops, allowing for personalized styling with belts.
Yokes: Shaped yokes define the upper portion of both the front and back of the skirt, adding a distinctive design element.
Front: Below the yoke, the front skirt features a modern asymmetrical panel line, creating visual interest.
Closure: a discreet zipper is incorporated into the left side seam for a clean finish.
Hem: a straight hemline is complemented by practical side slits, enhancing mobility.
Length: Designed to fall around the knee, offering a classic and comfortable length.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires skills in assembling yokes, managing multiple panel seams, inserting a zipper, constructing belt loops, and neatly finishing side slits.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose medium-weight woven fabrics with good body for structure and durability:
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- Zipper
- 1 button
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- 1. Belt – 1 qty
- 2. Left front – 1 qty
- 3. Right front – 1 qty
- 4. Front Yoke – 1 qty
- 5. Right back – 1 qty
- 6. Left back – 1 qty
- 7. Back Yoke – 1 qty
- 8. Belt Loop – 1 qty
- From fusible interfacing: belt.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse the belt with fusible interfacing.
- Attach the front yoke to the left front. Overlock the seam, press it towards the yoke, and topstitch decoratively.
- Attach the right front to the front skirt half. Overlock the seam, press it towards the skirt half, and topstitch decoratively.
- Attach the back yoke to the left back. Overlock the seam, press it towards the yoke, and topstitch decoratively.
- Attach the right back to the back skirt half. Overlock the seam, press it towards the skirt half, and topstitch decoratively.
- Overlock the side edges of the skirt. Stitch the side seams, leaving an opening for the zipper in the left side seam and slits at the bottom. Press open the side seams, pressing the bottom slits and the zipper opening.
- Fold the belt loop lengthwise in half, right sides together, align the edges, and stitch at a distance of 0.5-0.7 cm from the edges. Then turn it right side out, straighten the seam, positioning it on the fold or forming a 0.1–0.2 cm wide edge on the inside, and press.
- Press the belt lengthwise in half, wrong sides together, and overlock the lower inner edge of the belt. Cut the belt loops to size and topstitch the belt loops to the lower edge of the belt according to the markings.
- Insert the zipper into the left side seam. Attach the belt with belt loops to the upper edge of the skirt. Stitch the ends of the belt, trim the seam allowances at the corners, and turn right side out. Topstitch the lower overlock edge of the belt into the attaching seam and press the belt into its finished shape. Topstitch the belt loops onto the belt.
- Overlock the lower edge of the skirt. Press the hem allowance to the wrong side and topstitch. Topstitch along the slits at a distance of 0.5 cm from the edge of the slit.
