Fit and Flare Skirt Patterns

For my summer versions of this skirt I like to use stretch cotton sateen to make the most of the curvy silhouette as it hugs the hips and thighs and flares out to the lower leg.  My winter versions of this skirt have a lining included so I can wear tights and boots.  The PDF Sewing Pattern has the lining pattern included.  Of course you could be using two different sizes depending on your fabric choice.  A slightly smaller size for the stretch cotton sateen and the next size up for the lined skirt with woven fabric (no stretch).  Every one of my sewing patterns has a size chart included in the pattern print out for you to be sure of the best size for your project.  And it’s probably best to use your hip measurement to select the best size for your project.  Any alterations in the waist measurement are easier to make before your first sample.

This skirt design has a contour waistband and six fit and flare panels that hug the hips and thigh then flare out to the knees and lower leg.  It also includes a zip guard to make the zipper more secure with a button and buttonhole at the top.

The seam allowances on this pattern are mostly 1cm for closed seams with a 7mm (1/4″) seam allowances on the top edge of the waistband and the outside edge of the zip guard.  The zip seam (left side) has a slightly larger seam allowance of 1.25cm (1/2″) to make it easier to sew the zip in.  I use an invisible zip but it’s equally possible to sew a traditional lap seam zip if you prefer.  The hem allowance is 1-1.5 cm (3/8-5/8″) to overlock and stitch in place.  Full curved hems can rarely be bigger than 1.5cm to be able to sew them neatly.

The contour waistband is double sided and will need to have fusible interlining added to both inside and outside layers.  In this case with a stretch woven fabric you’ll need to use stretch fusible interlining.