Confident beginner · Front, back, waistband
Custom pencil skirt pattern from your measurements
In short: Type your waist, hip, waist-to-hip depth and skirt length and the pencil skirt pattern is drafted in your browser in under a second: front on the fold, two back pieces with a centre-back zip and walking slit, darts sized to your waist-hip difference, a waistband, seam allowance and notches. Preview free; the printable PDF is $4.99 for this style or $9.99 for a 7-day pass to every style (one style is free each day).
Pencil skirt — your size
- Finished waist71 cm
- Finished hip98 cm
- Length at side60 cm
- Seam allowanceincluded
- Pages11 × A4 + cover · or 1 × A0
Preview is free. Get the printable pattern:
- Tiled A4 + cover page with 10 cm and 4 in squares
- A0 projector / copy-shop file
- Seam allowance, notches, grain lines, cutting notes
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Before printing the pattern, print the free 1-page test at 100% and check the 10 cm square.
Measurements you need
| Waist | Around your natural waist, the narrowest part of the torso. Tie a string there first. |
|---|---|
| Hip | Around the fullest part of the seat, feet together. |
| Waist to hip | At the side, from the waist string straight down to the fullest hip. |
| Skirt length | From the waist down the side to where you want the hem. |
Full guide with tips: how to measure yourself for sewing.
How to use it
- Measure waist, hip, waist-to-hip and length.
- Choose how much the hem tapers (2 cm per side is classic).
- Check the finished waist and hip shown under the preview.
- Print the 10 cm test square, then the tiled PDF, tape and cut.
Questions
How much ease does the pencil skirt have?
1 cm at the waist and 4 cm at the hip, which is a close but walkable fit in woven fabric with a little stretch. The finished waist and hip are printed on the cover page so you can compare them with a skirt you already own.
Can I make a pencil skirt pattern without darts?
Not with this draft: the darts are what take in the difference between your waist and hip. If that difference is small (under about 12 cm) the darts come out short and narrow, and you can ease them into a stretch waistband instead.
What fabric should I use?
Medium-weight woven fabric with 2–3% elastane (stretch suiting, cotton sateen, ponte for a pull-on version without the zip). Make a test skirt from cheap fabric first if it is your first fitted skirt.
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