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Center Back Zip Maxi Skirt
Style view of Maxi Skirt
A polished floor-length A-line maxi skirt with an invisible zipper at the center back and a structured waistband for a fitted, tailored look.
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Drafted from 4 of your measurements. No size chart approximation.
The invisible zip maxi skirt is the more polished version of the elastic-waist alternative. A structured waistband and hidden zipper make it appropriate for contexts where a pull-on skirt would not be. The invisible zipper is not difficult once you learn the technique: press the coils flat before you sew, use a dedicated invisible zipper foot, and leave the bottom stop slightly loose.
Default Style
This pattern starts with settings that match the garment shown here. You can change them before generating the preview.
- Waist closure
- Invisible zip + structured waistband
- Flare amount
- Subtle (+3″ per panel at hem)
- Elastic width
- 1″ elastic (standard)
- Pockets
- Side-seam pockets (2)
- Lining
- No lining
What You Get
- Pattern pieces: Front Panel, Back Panel, Structured Waistband, Invisible Zip, Side-Seam Pocket Bag
- Included downloads: Tiled PDF, instructions PDF, A0, ARCH D, ANSI D, projector PDF, and projector SVG files.
- Construction steps: 1. Check the waist and hip fit / 2. Stay-stitch waist edge / 3. Sew waist darts...
- 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
Drafted from 4 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 |
| Seat depth | Drafted directly from your seatDepth measurement |
| Skirt length | Drafted directly from your skirtLength measurement |
Fabric Recommendations
- Cotton lawn
- Rayon challis
- Lightweight linen
- Cotton double gauze
- Crepe (woven)
- Cotton voile
How This Pattern Was Developed
Automated checks cover drafting inputs, geometry, seam interfaces, print output, and grading cases. Physical sewing is tracked separately.
- Draft version
- v24
- Drafting review
- Drafting verified
- Physical sewing
- Not recorded yet
- Latest recorded update
- No public change note yet
- Published maker proof
- None published yet
Automated drafting and output checks are recorded above. Physical samples and external tester evidence are published only after completion and consent. Sew a test garment before cutting final fabric.
How development and testing works Measurement guide Tester program status
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the zipper?
The invisible zip is installed at the center back seam, from the waistband down through the skirt. It is invisible from the outside when properly installed.
Is the invisible zip hard to install?
It takes practice but is very doable for beginners. The key is to press the zip coils before sewing so they lie flat, and to use a dedicated invisible zipper foot.
What measurements does this pattern use?
It drafts from Waist circumference, Hip circumference, Seat depth, and Skirt length. The pattern is generated from your body measurements instead of a fixed size chart.
Can I change the default style?
Yes. This page starts with Waist closure: Invisible zip + structured waistband; Flare amount: Subtle (+3″ per panel at hem); Elastic width: 1″ elastic (standard). You can change the available options before generating the preview.
What fabric should I use?
Start with Cotton lawn, Rayon challis, and Lightweight linen. The generated materials guide includes yardage and notions for your measurements.
