Pattern · 2 pieces
Fitted Skirt
Straight pencil skirt shaped to the body with waist darts. Front and back cut on the fold.
① Measurements
② Fabric & layout
0.63 m
length at 140 cm wide
0.60 m
buy (+waste)
Pieces stay upright so the grainline runs along the fabric — that keeps the garment hanging right. Turn on rotation only for non-directional fabric. Cut through several layers for multiples; “on fold” pieces go against a fold. Buy a little extra for your first make.
③ Place a motif
Preview where a chest print, pocket or embroidery will sit before you cut — then print it as a placement guide.
④ Print & cut
Print at 100% / “Actual size”. Measure the 50 mm test square before cutting. Tape pages by row & column, then cut along the dashed line (it includes seam allowance) and sew along the solid line. Watch the grainline arrows — auto-arrange may rotate a piece to save paper.
Atelier notes
- 01A fitted skirt needs a back vent or split if it is below the knee, so you can walk.
- 02Fold and press each dart toward the centre before sewing the side seams.
- 03Add a waistband or facing — this draft ends at the natural waistline.
- 04Sew a quick muslin/toile first: fitted shapes are less forgiving than an A-line.
Front and back are drafted identically; for a closer fit, take a deeper back dart later. · The dart is marked, not cut — fold along the legs to the apex and stitch. · Seam allowance 15mm shown on the dashed offset line.