Intermediate
Free
Simple
Mini Skirt (W)
A short fitted mini skirt drafted to your waist and hip measurements. Concave front waist, convex side seams bulging out through the hip, raised-peak back darts, and a three-piece contoured waistband. Invisible zipper at center back. Hem allowance is baked into the pattern so the folded edges line up exactly with the side seams.
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Drafted from 4 of your measurements. No size chart approximation.
The mini skirt was introduced by Mary Quant and André Courrèges independently in the early 1960s. A hem length that immediately became political and cultural shorthand for a generation. It never left. A contoured waistband means the waist sits smoothly against your body rather than gapping at the back or digging in at the front.
Default Style
This pattern starts with settings that match the garment shown here. You can change them before generating the preview.
- Seam allowance
- ⅝″
- Hem
- Turned hem (baked-in allowance)
- Lining
- No
What You Get
- Pattern pieces: Front Panel, Back Panel, Front Waistband, Back Waistband, Invisible Zip
- 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 waists / 3. Mark and sew back 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 poplin
- Lightweight linen
- Crepe (woven)
- Wool blend (suiting or crepe)
- Lightweight denim
- Tencel / lyocell
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
- v4
- 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
How long is the mini skirt?
The default length is 14 inches, which lands at mid-thigh on most bodies. You can adjust the skirt length input to any value down to 12 inches or up to 17 or 18 inches if you want a longer version.
What is a contoured waistband?
A contoured waistband is curved rather than a straight rectangle, so it sits smoothly against the curve of your body above the hip. This pattern cuts the waistband as three shaped pieces (one front on the fold, two backs mirrored) that join at the side seams.
Why is the hem drawn with a kick at the side seams?
The side seams taper slightly from hip to hem, so if the hem allowance were a simple parallel offset the side edges would not line up when folded up. The mirrored kick at the side seams means the hem allowance folds flat against the panel above with no trimming.
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 Seam allowance: ⅝″; Hem: Turned hem (baked-in allowance); Lining: No. You can change the available options before generating the preview.
