Sewing your own skirt can be a fun and rewarding project, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced seamstress.

A well-fitted skirt can be a versatile addition to your wardrobe, suitable for different occasions and styles.

While there are many types of skirts you can sew, starting with a basic pattern is a good way to learn the fundamentals of skirt construction and customization.

In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of designing a simple sewing pattern for skirt, which can be adapted to your measurements and preferences.

With a few tools, materials, and techniques, you’ll soon have a unique and stylish skirt that you can be proud of.

Basic sewing pattern for skirt - Measurements

Example with number 46 from the Greek standard sizes.

(Measurements are in centimeters. Convert centimeters to inches here.)

Waist Circumference (72cm)
Hip Circumference (100cm)
Waist – hip distance (20 cm)

The fit of the skirt becomes better if we move the side seam 1 cm back to each side. This sewing pattern is based on this rule.

Basic sewing pattern for skirt – front part

2-1-5: Start by drawing a right angle to the left.

1-2: Equivalent to 1/4 of the waist circumference + 2cm. (to compensate the dart), + 1 cm. to move the side seam backwards. So 72/4= 18, 18+2+1= 21 cm.

1-3: Go down for 20 cm. Here are the hips. According to standard standards, this is the right distance. But as we said, every woman is unique. You measure your body as describedhere.

3-4: Equivalent to 1/4 of the hip circumference +1 cm. to move the side seam backwards. So 100/4= 25, 25+1= 26 cm.

1/5: The skirt length. A knee-length skirt is usually 60 cm.

5-6: This is the width of the bottom of the skirt, which is the same as the width of the hips and equal to 26 cm. At point 6, climb 1 cm. in the side seam. This will give a nice curve to the hem.

How to draw the dart in the waist:

Find the center of the points 1-2 (10,5 cm.). At this point give from 1 cm. right and left (since our darts are 2 cm) and its depth will be 8 cm.

From the point 2 go up 1 cm. and formed a new curve until the beginning of the dart. This way we have a better fit to the waist.

Basic sewing pattern for skirt - back part

The design of the rear pattern is almost the same as the front. The only thing that changes is the measurements.

1-2: Equivalent to 1/4 of the waist circumference +3 cm. for the dart -1 for the side seam. So 72/4= 18, 18+3-1= 20 cm.

2-4: Go down 20 cm. Here are the hips.

3-4: Equivalent to 1/4 of the hip circumference -1 for the side seam. So 100/4= 25, 25-1= 24 cm.

2-6: Is the skirt length.

6-5: It is the width of the hem, which is the same as the width of the hips and equal to 24 cm. As in the front, so in the back we climb from the side seam 1 cm. This gives a nice curve to the hem.

How to design the dart on the back of the skirt:

The design of the darts on the back of the skirt is done in a similar way to the front. The differences are in the width of the darts which is 3 cm and in its depth which reaches 12 cm, to fit better in the body.

At the point 2 go up 1 cm. like you did to the front.

Belt

It is a rectangle, whose horizontal side is equal to the circumference of the waist +3 cm. needed to fasten the back. The height because it will be folded in two is 8 cm. (if we assume that our belt will be 4 cm). If the fabric requires it, we cut our belt on the sides and we have 3 pieces. The whole front and the two rear.

(Measurements are in centimeters. Convert centimeters to inches here.)

sewing pattern for skirt

Additional information!

Now that we have finished the design of our straight skirt we can turn it, inA line or pencil line, very easily and quickly. All we have to do is go out 5 cm at the hem for line A or go in correspondingly 3 cm for the pencil, at point 6. Front and back of course.
There is not a seam at the center front. This means either cutting the fabric folded or folding our paper in the center front line and copying to have the whole front.
Usually we put the zipper in the center of the back of the skirt where there is also a seam. This means that if we have to place an 18 cm zipper, we have to show it on the pattern with a mark. That is, we note the position of the zipper. We put marks everywhere in the sewing patterns. On the hips, in the depths and at the ends of the darts, on the hem. Generally where needed to help the one who will sew it. Even if you sew it yourself, you will see that marks are necessary.
We never forget the seam allowance. It is usually 1 cm. in all our lines and 2 – 4 cm in the hem.

After you are done with all the stages and you are sure that everything is correct, cut out the basic sewing pattern for skirt and you are ready!

Congratulations, you’ve completed your basic sewing pattern for skirt project!

By following these steps, you’ve learned how to create a customized pattern, to your own measurements.

With this knowledge, you can explore different variations and embellishments to create skirts that suit your taste and style.

Sewing your own clothes can also be a sustainable and ethical choice, as it reduces waste and promotes self-expression.

Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional, the art of sewing offers endless possibilities for creativity and learning.

We hope this article has inspired you to try more sewing projects and discover the joy of handmade fashion.

Happy sewing!

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27/12/2023

great to start if you re amateur in sewing

kleo

well done!

14/11/2023

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