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Design your own skirt or trousersSewing pattern for women, made to measure

Pick the parts, drafted to your measurements. 3 pieces, drawn here for size 40.

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On the bodyFront and back
Front
Back
Pattern piecesWith seam allowance
FRONTBACKWAISTBAND
Pieces3
  • Front1× on fold, 34 by 62 cm
  • Back2×, 35 by 62 cm
  • Waistband1×, 82 by 9 cm
MeasurementsSize 40
  • Height168.0 cm
  • Waist76.0 cm
  • Hip101.0 cm
  • Waist to hip21.0 cm
  • Crotch depth26.9 cm
  • Side length (waist to floor)106.2 cm
Block settingscm
  • GarmentSkirt
  • Skirt shapeA-line
  • LengthKnee
  • LegStraight
  • LengthFull length
  • LengthMid-thigh
  • WaistWaistband
  • ClosureZip at the back
  • PocketsNone
  • HemPlain
  • Length adjust0.0
  • Waistband height3.5
  • Slit length15.0
Fit checkscm
  • Finished waist77.0
  • Finished hip105.0
  • Hem width128.3
  • Skirt length58.3
  • Waistband80.0
How to sew8 steps
  1. Cut and markCut every piece with the grain arrow along the selvedge. Mark the notches, the darts and the pocket positions.
  2. InterfacingFuse interfacing to the waistband.
  3. DartsSew the darts from the waist to the point and press them towards the centre.
  4. Centre back and zipSew the centre back seam from the hem up to the zip notch. Press it open and sew the zip in above the notch.
  5. Side seamsSew the side seams. Neaten and press.
  6. WaistbandFold the waistband in half lengthwise and press. Sew one edge to the waist, matching the centres and the side seams, fold it over the seam, close the ends and stitch it down from the outside. Add a buttonhole and button or a hook and bar.
  7. HemNeaten the raw edge, turn up the hem allowance and stitch it by hand or machine.
  8. PressPress the finished garment with a cloth over the right side.
Fabricsize 40
  • 110 cm wide1.4 m
  • 140 cm wide1.6 m
  • 150 cm wide1.6 m

Estimated from the pieces laid out with seam allowance, grain along the selvedge. Add more for matching checks or stripes. The editor shows the layout.

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