Pants & skirts · Easy
Pencil Skirt
Easy to style, easy to customize, and a staple for many wardrobes.
10 adjustable style options
Forma: 40 MTC · Misura: 50 MTC · Precisa: 60 MTC
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10 adjustable style options
- Length variant
Changes the target garment length without switching to a different base block.
Variants: mini, midi, maxi
- Silhouette
Selects the overall shape of the garment “Silhouette”.
Variants: straight, tapered
- Waistband style
Switches between a structured waistband and a soft elastic waistband.
Variants: standard, elastic
- Vent
Selects the “Style” of the hem vent or back slit.
Variants: none, back
- Dart balance (cm)
Moves dart intake from the front dart to the back dart.
Numeric adjustment in centimetres
- Back hip balance (cm)
Moves hip width between the back and front of the skirt.
Numeric adjustment in centimetres
- Dart distribution
Chooses how the waist intake is split between darts and side seam.
Variants: classic, flatter front, side relief, flatter seat
- Back dart layout
Chooses one or two back darts on the skirt.
Variants: adaptive, single dart, balanced double
- Back double-dart ratio
Splits the back intake between the two back darts.
Variants: even split, more toward center back, more toward the side
- Ease correction
Adds or removes wearing ease on top of the built-in construction ease.
Numeric adjustment in centimetres
Measurements this pattern needs
The engine drafts this model from 3 body measurements. You enter them once in your profile; each one comes with a note on how to measure.
Waist circumference
Measure around the narrowest part of the torso (waist).
Hip circumference
Measure around the fullest part of the hips, keeping the tape level.
Skirt length
From the waistline down to the desired skirt length.
Pattern pieces
For sample measurements (height 176 cm, bust 96 cm, waist 78 cm, hips 102 cm) the pattern has 3 pieces. The sizes for your own measurements are computed in the creator.
Front
26 × 65 cm · cut 1× · on the fold
Back
26 × 65 cm · cut 1× · on the fold
Waistband
81 × 4 cm · cut 1×
Estimated fabric consumption
About 0.9 m at 140 cm fabric width or 1.6 m at 110 cm, for the same sample measurements and default options. The exact estimate for your measurements appears in the creator before you download the PDF.
Questions about the Pencil Skirt pattern
How do I get a Pencil Skirt pattern made to my measurements?
Sign in, enter your measurements once as a profile, pick Pencil Skirt and the engine drafts the pattern from those numbers. You see a free preview first and pay only when you download the PDF.
Do I need pattern-making experience for Pencil Skirt?
No. The pattern arrives ready to cut, with seam allowances, grainlines, notches and piece labels. Sewing difficulty of this model: Easy.
How much does the Pencil Skirt pattern cost?
From 40 to 60 MTC, depending on the construction mode: Forma 40 MTC, Misura 50 MTC, Precisa 60 MTC. The preview is free and re-downloading a saved pattern never costs anything.
Can I change the style of Pencil Skirt?
Yes. This model has 10 adjustable style options, listed above. Set them before generating, and regenerate later with different settings if you change your mind.
What files do I get?
Five PDFs in one download: A4 and Letter (US) tiles for home printing, A0 for a copy shop or plotter, and projector layouts in light and dark themes.
How do I print and assemble the pattern at home?
Print at 100% scale, check the test square, trim the page margins and tape the pages together using the match marks. The help section walks you through it step by step.
What if my measurements change?
Update your profile and generate a fresh version instead of altering the old pattern. Every saved version stays in your archive and can be downloaded again for free.