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Pencil Skirt (W)

A pencil skirt drafted to your waist, hip, and desired length measurements. The fitted silhouette follows your curves with a back vent for ease of movement.

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

What You Get

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

Customizable Options

Taper (hem vs hip): Fitted (−4″ at hem) / Moderate (−2″ at hem) / No taper (straight)
Back hem opening: Vent (6″ overlap) / Kick pleat (3″ box pleat) / None (stretch fabric only)
Waistband: Structured band (1.5″ + interfacing) / Elastic casing (1″) / Petersham ribbon (1.5″)
Elastic width: ¾″ (1½″ finished casing → 3″ cut) / 1″ (1¾″ finished casing → 3½″ cut) / 1½″ (2¼″ finished casing → 4½″ cut)
Closure: Invisible zip at CB / Pullover (elastic only)
Waist darts: 2 per panel (standard) / 1 per panel (smaller intake)
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 draft	Source
Waist circumference	Drafted directly from your waist measurement
Hip circumference	Drafted directly from your hip measurement
Skirt length	Drafted directly from your skirtLength measurement

Fabric Recommendations

Ponte (double knit)
Wool or poly suiting
Crepe (woven)
Denim

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fabric works for a pencil skirt?

Suiting fabric, ponte, or cotton twill with a small amount of stretch. The fitted silhouette benefits from fabric that holds its shape and recovers well.

Do I need a lining?

A lining is optional but recommended for woven fabrics. It prevents the skirt from clinging and gives a more polished finish.