Fitted skirt sewing pattern

A darted skirt with a waistband and a back zip: pencil, straight or A-line, mini to maxi. Confident beginner.

The fitted skirt as it comes; change its style in the app.

Style options

Front (1 to cut), Back (2 to cut), Waistband (1 to cut). Seam allowances included.

Choose a standard size or put in your own measurements: the pattern is drafted to them. The women’s body measurements (cm):

Men’s sizes XS to 3XL are in the app too. See how to take your measurements.

Suggested fabrics: Cotton drill, denim, linen, wool suiting, ponte, corduroy.

For UK 12, as it comes:

Neaten the side and centre back edges with a zigzag or overlocker.
Sew the darts in the front and back, tapering to nothing at the points. Press them towards the centre.
Put the zip in at the top of the centre back seam, then sew the rest of the seam below it.
Sew the side seams, matching the hip notches. Press them open.
Fuse interfacing to the waistband. Sew one long edge to the skirt’s waist, right sides together, with the overlap at the zip’s underlap. Fold the band along its middle, right sides together, and sew across the ends; turn it out, fold under the other edge and stitch it down from the right side.
Make a buttonhole and sew on a button (or a hook and bar) at the waistband’s overlap.
Press up the hem, turn under the raw edge and stitch it by hand or machine. Press the skirt.

Circle skirt: A swishy skirt cut as a circle (or a half or quarter) with a waistband and a side zip.
Gathered skirt: A dirndl skirt from rectangles: one, two or three tiers, an elastic waist or a waistband, and pockets.
Pull-on trousers: Easy trousers with an elastic waist: shorts, knee, cropped or full length, wide, straight or tapered legs, and pockets.