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A-Line Skirt (W)

An A-line skirt drafted to your waist and hip measurements. The gentle flare from waist to hem flatters every figure, and every dimension is sized to your body.

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Drafted from 3 of your measurements. No size chart approximation.

What You Get

  1. Pattern pieces: Front Panel, Back Panel, Waistband, Invisible Zip, Side-Seam Pocket Bag
  2. Download formats: Tiled PDF (US Letter and A4 for home printing), projector file for no-print cutting, A0 large-format for copy-shop printing
  3. Construction steps: 1. Stay-stitch waist and hip / 2. Sew waist darts / 3. Attach pocket bags...
  4. Materials guide: Fabric recommendations with yardage estimates, notions list, needle and thread guide, and machine settings
  5. Scale check: 1:1 verification square so you can confirm print accuracy before cutting any fabric

Customizable Options

  • Flare amount: Subtle (+2″ per panel at hem) / Classic (+4″ per panel at hem) / Full (+6″ per panel at hem)
  • Waistband: Structured (1.5″ + interfacing) / Elastic casing (1″)
  • Elastic width: ¾″ (1½″ finished casing → 3″ cut) / 1″ (1¾″ finished casing → 3½″ cut) / 1½″ (2¼″ finished casing → 4½″ cut)
  • Closure: Invisible zip at left side seam / Pullover (elastic waistband only)
  • Pockets: Side-seam pockets / None
  • Hem: Straight (clean finish) / Faced hem (curved)
  • Lining: Yes, full lining / No
  • Seam allowance: ½″ / ⅝″

Drafted from 3 of your measurements

Every dimension is drafted from your measurements. No grading, no size charts.

What we draftSource
Waist circumferenceDrafted directly from your waist measurement
Hip circumferenceDrafted directly from your hip measurement
Skirt lengthDrafted directly from your skirtLength measurement

Fabric Recommendations

  • Cotton poplin
  • Lightweight linen
  • Crepe (woven)
  • Wool blend (suiting or crepe)
  • Lightweight denim

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes an A-line skirt flattering?

The A-line shape follows the body at the waist and hip, then flares gently to the hem. This creates a balanced silhouette that works for most body types.

What length options are available?

You set the skirt length based on your preference - above the knee, knee-length, or midi. The pattern drafts to your exact specification.

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