Looking for a quick and stylish addition to your everyday wardrobe? This free jersey skirt pattern might just be your next favorite project! Designed in a classic pencil silhouette that subtly tapers at the hem, this skirt hugs the body beautifully thanks to its negative ease at the hips and soft stretch knit fabric.
Whether you’re dressing it up for the office or down for a casual coffee run, this skirt delivers style, comfort, and a flattering fit – all with minimal fabric and no complex adjustments!
🧵 About the Pattern
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Style: Straight jersey skirt with slight tapering (“pencil” silhouette)
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Fit: Negative ease at the hips (-3.0 cm)
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Length: 57 cm from center back (including waistband) – suitable for a height of 170 cm
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Closure: Concealed back zipper
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Waistband: Attached inner waistband (underbelt)
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Sizes: EU 40–54
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Seam allowances: Already included in the pattern
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Fabric requirement: 0.7 meters (for fabric width of 140 cm)
🧵 Recommended Materials
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Knit fabric with elastane (like jersey)
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Matching thread
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Interfacing (for waistband and zipper area)
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Concealed (invisible) zipper
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Snap button (optional, for extra waistband security)
Step-by-Step Sewing Instructions
Since the original pattern doesn’t include sewing instructions, here’s a simple guide you can follow to bring this skirt to life:
Step 1: Prepare the Pattern & Fabric
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Print and cut the pattern pieces according to your size (40–54).
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Cut out your fabric, making sure to follow the grainline. You’ll have:
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1 front skirt piece (on fold)
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2 back skirt pieces (mirrored)
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Waistband pieces (usually a single front waistband and two back waistband pieces)
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Back seam and slit (vent)
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With right sides together, align the two back skirt pieces.
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Starting from the zipper notch, sew down to the top of the slit opening, then backstitch to secure.
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Do not sew the slit closed — press the slit seam allowance open.
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Finish the raw edges of the slit separately (either serge or fold under and stitch).
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Topstitch around the slit opening to keep the edges flat and give it a neat, tailored finish.
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Insert the concealed zipper
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Fuse interfacing along the zipper seam on both back pieces for stability.
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Install the invisible zipper from the top edge down to the zipper notch.
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Ensure the zipper stops just above where the back seam starts.
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Sew side seams
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With right sides together, stitch the front skirt piece to the back pieces at the sides.
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Press seams open and finish the raw edges neatly.
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👗 Step 2: Assemble the Waistband
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Prepare waistband
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Fuse interfacing to the wrong side of the waistband pieces.
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Sew the waistband pieces together at the side seams (or back center if cut as one piece).
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Attach waistband
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Pin the waistband to the skirt, right sides together. Sew along the waist edge.
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Press the seam up into the waistband.
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Finish waistband inside (underbelt method)
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Fold the inner edge of the waistband under by 1 cm and topstitch or hand-stitch to the inner waist seam.
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Optionally, add a snap button at the waistband opening above the zipper for added closure security.
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🧵 Step 4: Hem the Skirt
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Turn under 2–3 cm at the hem.
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Press and topstitch using a twin needle or stretch stitch.
💡 Tips for Best Results
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Test fit before finalizing the waistband. The negative ease gives a close fit, so use a stretch stitch or serger for the side seams to maintain elasticity.
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No height adjustment is needed, but you can easily shorten or lengthen the skirt by adjusting the hem before sewing.
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Choose medium-weight jersey with good recovery for a smooth silhouette that doesn’t cling too tightly.
📥 Download the Free Pattern
You can get the free pattern for this sleek jersey skirt on patternclo.ru. It’s perfect for beginners familiar with sewing knits, and it’s a satisfying one-evening project!
Get ready to sew your new go-to skirt!
This minimalist pencil skirt pairs effortlessly with blouses, t-shirts, and cozy sweaters—making it a true wardrobe staple. Enjoy the free pattern and happy sewing!
