A simple A-line skirt with a soft elastic waistband and two angled patch pockets on the front — a quick, beginner-friendly sew from a single piece of dense jersey.
This skirt comes together from a front and back panel joined at the side seams, with two angled patch pockets sewn onto the front. A soft elastic threaded through a folded waistband keeps it comfortable to wear, and the hem is simply folded and stitched.
You can make the pockets and waistband from the main fabric or from a contrasting fabric, as you like.
Sized from 92 to 140 cm height.
A dense Jersey knit is recommended for this skirt.
Fabric consumption = desired skirt length + 4 cm (1.57″). All patterns already include 1 cm (0.39″) seam allowances.
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| Height (cm) | 92 | 98 | 104 | 110 | 116MOST PICKED | 122 | 128 | 134 | 140 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half waist | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| Side length + waistband | 26 | 27.5 | 29 | 30.5 | 32 | 33.5 | 35.5 | 37.5 | 39.5 |
| Hips | 32.5 | 34 | 35.5 | 37 | 38.5 | 40 | 41.5 | 43 | 44.5 |
All measurements are given in centimeters.
Mark the place of the pockets on the front.
Iron the interfacing tape to the pocket opening on the wrong side.
Serge the pocket opening raw edge.
Fold the pocket opening to 1 cm (0.39″) and stitch.
Form the pockets and baste it. Press.
Pin the pockets to the front, aligning the markings. Sew in place 0.2 cm (0.08″) from the edge.
Place bar tacks at the edge of the pocket entrance.
Pin the skirt right sides together along the short edge. Serge it and then press.
Pin the waistband right sides together along the short edge and stitch. Press. Fold the waistband in half and press.
Stitch elastic's short edges together. Make a ring.
Insert elastic into the waistband. Fix with pins.
Pin the waistband to the skirt right sides together. Sew in place.
Serge the hem bottom of the skirt. Press. Fold the skirt's hem to 2 cm and stitch.
You can use a decorative stitch for the hem.
Finish your skirt with some ironing.
