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Straight skirt

Darted waist, back vent. 3 pieces, drawn here for size 40.

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On the bodyFront and back
Front
Back
Pattern piecesWith seam allowance
FRONTBACKWAISTBAND · 1×
Pieces3
  • Front1× on fold, 27 by 66 cm
  • Back2×, 28 by 66 cm
  • Waistband1×, 82 by 8 cm
MeasurementsSize 40
  • Waist76.0 cm
  • Hip101.0 cm
  • Waist to hip21.0 cm
Block settingscm
  • Waist ease1.0
  • Hip ease4.0
  • Skirt length62.0
  • Hem taper at side1.0
  • Back vent15.0
  • Waistband height3.0
Fit checkscm
  • Finished waist77.0
  • Finished hip105.0
  • Hem width101.0
  • Skirt length62.0
How to sew8 steps
  1. Cut and markCut every piece with the grain arrow parallel to the selvedge. Transfer the notches, the dart points and the marks with tailor's chalk or a short snip into the seam allowance.
  2. InterfacingFuse interfacing to the collar, stand, cuffs, waistband, facings and front edges before sewing anything.
  3. DartsSew each dart from the wide end to the point, the last stitches right on the fold. Tie the threads at the point, do not backstitch. Press waist darts towards the centre, bust darts downwards.
  4. Side seamsSew the side seams, leaving the left side (or the centre back) open for the zip. Neaten and press open.
  5. ZipInsert an invisible zip, the top stop just below the waistband seam.
  6. WaistbandSew the waistband right side to right side to the waist, fold it over, press and stitch in the ditch from the outside. Add a hook and bar or a button.
  7. VentFinish the vent at the centre back: fold the extension, stitch across the top at an angle.
  8. HemPress up the hem allowance and catch it by hand or with a blind hem stitch.
Fabricsize 40
  • 110 cm wide1.7 m
  • 140 cm wide1.0 m
  • 150 cm wide1.0 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.