Sewing instructions for Frederike skirt

30 novembre 2023

The Frederike skirt pattern adds a special touch to any chic summer look . This skirt is a true all-rounder , perfect for sunny days, festive occasions, and special events . With its flowing, flared hem and integrated godet pleat at the center back, it creates a playfully elegant silhouette. The flattering fit at the hips accentuates your natural curves . Plus, the skirt features a zipper for easy dressing and undressing.

Available as an ebook in A4, A0, projector file and as a single and multi-size pattern from 34-50.

→ To the sewing pattern “Frederike skirt”

Level: Medium - for experienced users.

Material: We recommend a flowing fabric such as silk or viscose .

Length at the back center: 74-78cm

Sizes 34-42:

outer fabric 1.90m x 140cm wide
Seam zipper 1 x 22cm

Sizes 42-50

Outer fabric 2.20m x 140cm wide
Seam zipper 1 x 22cm

Form ribbon: 2x 25cm

Cut:

Place the fabric with the right side of the fabric facing up.

Cut out the pattern pieces from your fabrics .

All the pattern pieces should be placed with the writing facing up and on the right side of the fabric.

Always align the grainline arrow in the same direction for all pieces and parallel to the selvedge of the fabric.

Transfer all notches from the pattern through a 3mm long snip with scissors or with chalk and mark the ends of the darts.

Snip the seam allowance on the fold of the fabric, as this is always the center point. Markings define the positions of dart ends , pocket positions, etc. Transfer these either with chalk or pins.

Seam allowances are included - 1cm wide or as indicated by the marking notches!

1x Front skirt piece (cut on the fold)

2x Back piece skirt

1x cuff

Iron on bias tape to both sides for the zipper.

Sewing instructions:

When sewing, pay attention to the seam allowance included in the pattern. Seam allowances not specifically marked are 1 cm wide!

To sew this skirt you will need a sewing machine and an overlock sewing machine, or alternatively the zigzag stitch of your sewing machine to finish the cut edges.

The colored lines in the pictures show you, in addition to the description, where to sew a seam, finish edges, or glue something.

Have fun sewing!

First, iron the fusible interfacing onto the seam allowances of the center back to secure the zipper. Then, sew the center back seam from the hem to the zipper marking and finish the seam allowances together.

Next, you place the side seams of the back piece on top of the side seams of the front piece, stitch them together and then finish the raw edges.

Now you can attach the waistband. To do this, first finish one long side.

Then you iron the waistband, wrong sides together, in half (horizontal center line).

In the next step, sew the waistband, right sides together, to the waist seam of the skirt. Start at the zipper opening. Sew the waistband all the way around until you reach the opposite opening on the skirt.

Next, you can sew in the zipper. To do this, place it open, right sides together, along the seam allowances at the center back. (Pay attention to the markings.) The zipper stopper should be positioned directly at the top edge of the waistband. Sew the zipper in place with two seams. The first seam runs along the edge, a presser foot's width away. The second seam runs close to the zipper teeth. For this, use either a half-size or a zipper foot for your sewing machine.

The short piece (above the stopper) at the beginning of the zipper is taken into the fold of the waistband.

Now you can fold the waistband inwards so that the finished edge is on the inside of the skirt. Then, sew close to the edge of the waistband along the waistline from the outer fabric side.