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Micro Skirt (W)

A very short fitted skirt drafted to your waist and hip measurements. Same construction as the mini skirt but drafted to a 12 inch default length for a more dramatic silhouette.

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

What You Get

  1. Pattern pieces: Front Panel, Back Panel, Front Waistband, Back Waistband, Invisible Zip
  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 waists / 2. Mark and sew back darts / 3. Install invisible zipper at CB...
  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

  • Seam allowance: ½″ / ⅝″
  • Hem: Turned hem (baked-in allowance) / Hand-rolled (fine fabrics)
  • Lining: No / Yes, full lining

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
  • Tencel / lyocell

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Frequently Asked Questions

How short is a micro skirt?

The default length is 12 inches from the natural waist, which lands at upper thigh on most bodies. Adjust the skirt length input if you want a different finish.

Is the construction the same as the mini skirt?

Yes. The micro is a length variant of the mini skirt pattern. Same contoured waistband, same shaped side seams, same raised-peak back darts, same invisible back zipper.

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