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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 4 of your measurements. No size chart approximation.
Hollywood costume designer Edith Head named the pencil skirt in the 1940s, using it to dress femmes fatales with a silhouette that followed the leg closely. The garment's challenge: it must fit the hip closely without restricting the stride. Custom-drafted with a back vent calculated to your measurements, movement is built in from the first seam.
Default Style
This pattern starts with settings that match the garment shown here. You can change them before generating the preview.
- Taper (hem vs hip)
- Fitted (−4″ at hem)
- Back hem opening
- Vent (6″ overlap)
- Waistband
- Structured band (1½″ + interfacing)
- Elastic width
- 1″ (1¾″ finished casing → 3½″ cut)
- Closure
- Invisible zip at CB
What You Get
- Pattern pieces: Front Panel, Back Panel, Back Vent Facing, Structured Waistband, Invisible Zip, Lining Front, Lining Back
- Included downloads: Tiled PDF, instructions PDF, A0, ARCH D, ANSI D, projector PDF, and projector SVG files.
- Construction steps: 1. Check the waist, hip, and walking ease / 2. Stay-stitch waist / 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
- Ponte (double knit)
- Wool or poly suiting
- Cotton sateen / satin
- Crepe (woven)
- Denim
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
- v5
- 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
Customer Reviews
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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.
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 Taper (hem vs hip): Fitted (−4″ at hem); Back hem opening: Vent (6″ overlap); Waistband: Structured band (1½″ + interfacing). You can change the available options before generating the preview.
Can I preview before downloading?
Yes. Enter your measurements, customize the pattern, and preview the draft. Sign in to download for free.
