Pencil Skirt
Self drafted pencil skirt
Posted by Surf jewels
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A simple pencil skirt, with waist darts.
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You Will Need (3 things)
- Fabrics
- Threads
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Greaseproof paper
Steps (5 steps, 240 minutes)
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1
Choosing the fabric. I used this pretty floral tapestry fabric (gifted from Dalston Mill Fabrics), but this simple skirt would be perfect in any thick fabric- denim, cord or a canvas.
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2
I made a simple pattern piece, starting with a rectangle, the top being an inch more than one quarter of your waist measurement (the inch allowing for the darts). Curved the side seam out a little, added a dart and it was ready to cut.
I added seam allowances all around, cut the front on the fold and the back pieces separately, so an invisible zip could be inserted at the back.
I always use greaseproof paper for pattern making, pretty cheap and comes on a roll.
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3
Front and back cut, ready for darts to be sewn, sew at the side Seams and insert a zip.
Next I folded the waist down, and just sewed like a hem, then hemmed the bottom.
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4
Sewing in an invisible zip. Love these zips, as the name says they are invisible, look just like a seam.
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5
Completed skirt.
Pictures of my other handmade sewing and crafts are on my instagram @surfjewels