digital extra-sharp pencil skirt sewing pattern
This classic, unlined pencil skirt will have you looking sharp whenever you wear it. The skirt includes side panels, a back yoke detail, and a back walking vent. View A is just-above-the-knee length with straight-cut side panels. View B ends just below the knee and features bias-cut side panels.
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Digital Patterns
This style is provided as a digital layered PDF pattern that allows you to print only the size(s) that you need. It may be printed on both home printers (using either 8 1/2" x 11" or A4 paper) and at service bureaus that handle 36"-wide or A0 sheets. When you complete your order, you will be provided with a unique code to instantly download the pattern. See our digital product policy for full details.
Description
This classic, unlined pencil skirt will have you looking sharp whenever you wear it. The skirt includes side panels, a back yoke detail, and a back walking vent. Because it has no seams, the front panel allows use of almost any patterned fabric, including bold prints. View A is just-above-the-knee length with straight-cut side panels. View B ends just below the knee and features bias-cut side panels. Fit can be easily customized using the side-panel seams.
Suggested Fabrics
Suitable for light- to medium-weight woven fabrics like twill, canvas, linen, denim, wool suiting, and faux leather. Woven fabrics with some stretch are ideal for this style.
Notions
Coordinating thread, contrasting thread for topstitching (optional), 9" invisible zipper, lightweight woven fusible interfacing, 1 1/4 yards of 1/4" twill tape to stabilize the waistband, 1 1/2 yards of seam tape or ribbon to finish the hem.
Fabric Guide
size 0 2 4 6 8 10 View A, 44" Fabric 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards View A, 58" Fabric 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard View B, 44" Fabric 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards 2 1/4 yards 2 1/4 yards View B, 58" Fabric 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards 1 1/2 yards size 12 14 16 18 20 View A, 44" Fabric 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards View A, 58" Fabric 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards View B, 44" Fabric 2 1/2 yards 2 1/2 yards 2 1/2 yards 2 3/4 yards 2 3/4 yards View B, 58" Fabric 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 3/4 yards Finished Measurements
size 0 2 4 6 8 10 Waist 26 1/2" 27 1/2" 28 1/2" 29 1/2" 30 1/2" 31 1/2" Hip 36" 37" 38" 39" 40" 41" Length, View A 21 1/2" 21 3/4" 22" 22 1/4" 22 1/2" 22 3/4" Length, View B 23 1/2" 23 3/4" 24" 24 1/4" 24 1/2" 24 3/4" size 12 14 16 18 20 Waist 33" 34 1/2" 36" 38" 40" Hip 42 1/2" 44" 45 1/2" 47 1/2" 49 1/2" Length, View A 23" 23 1/4" 23 1/2" 23 3/4" 24" Length, View B 25" 25 1/4" 25 1/2" 25 3/4" 26" English System Pattern
SizeBust
(in.)Natural Waist
(in.)Dropped Waist
(in.) *Hips
(in.)0 32 1/2" 25" 27" 35" 2 33 1/2" 26" 28" 36" 4 34 1/2" 27" 29" 37" 6 35 1/2" 28" 30" 38" 8 36 1/2" 29" 31" 39" 10 37 1/2" 30" 32" 40" 12 39" 31 1/2" 33 1/2" 41 1/2" 14 40 1/2" 33" 35" 43" 16 42" 34 1/2" 36 1/2" 44 1/2" 18 44" 36 1/2" 38 1/2" 46 1/2" 20 46" 38 1/2" 40 1/2" 48 1/2" * Measured 1 1/2" below natural waist
Metric System Pattern
SizeBust
(cm)Natural Waist
(cm)Dropped Waist
(cm) *Hips
(cm)0 83 64 69 89 2 85 66 71 92 4 88 69 74 94 6 90 71 76 97 8 93 74 79 99 10 95 76 81 102 12 99 80 85 106 14 103 84 89 109 16 107 88 93 113 18 112 93 98 118 20 117 98 103 123 * Measured 4 cm below natural waist
Average rating: (5 of 5) based on 7 reviews
Best Pencil Skirt PatternReviewed by Elizabeth Louros (Verified Buyer) on 11/21/2018I made two skirts with this pattern in a week. One in denim and the second in a navy/white geometric pattern. For the navy/white skirt I used the back of the fabric for the side panels. I had to use a 5/8" seam allowance on the sides because the smallest size was a little big for me. The side panels really do allow for a custom fit.1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?PerfectReviewed by Patricia on 10/17/2018Beautifully drafted with good instructions.... made a summer version out of a stretch twill fabric. Will definitely become a tried and true pattern for me!Was this helpful?Classic lines; beautiful fitReviewed by Karina Buck on 10/10/2018I’ve already made 2 versions and know I will return to this pattern again and again. The side panels are so flattering. So many possibilities! Another perfectly drafted pattern from the very talented Liesl.Was this helpful?beautiful and easy to work withReviewed by artemisia (Verified Buyer) on 09/13/2018loved it in the muslin vesion planning many different variations... tweed for winter, sparkly for festivities... working on a interlock jersey versionWas this helpful?Extra Sharp Pencil SkirtReviewed by Denise Rickard on 08/26/2018Another fabulous Liesl pattern. I love the way the skirt is shaped by the side panels rather than bulky gathers or darts at the waist. This gives a really smooth fit.1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?A-plus for the pencil skirtReviewed by Barb (Verified Buyer) on 08/21/2018This is a fantastic pattern. I made my skirt from some stretch denim and it worked perfectly. The instructions are very clear, like all of Liesl's patterns. This is a wonderful basic. I'm planning to make another one soon!1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?extra sharp pencil skirtReviewed by J Chapman (Verified Buyer) on 05/09/2018This pattern was easy to sew and the pattern was a great fit and I really enjoy wearing it. The instructions were very easy to follow10 of 10 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?From the Discussion Forums
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