Sew straight for beautiful skirts everyday and feminine styles to make in exactly your size.
—Sato Watanabe
Contents
A Embroidered Skirt with Gathered Waist and Lace Hem
B 12-panel Skirt with Embroidery and Tape Decoration
C White Twill A-line Skirt
D Slub Denim Wrap-style Panel Skirt
E Russel Lace Gored Skirt
F Skirt with Lace-trimmed Irregular Hem
G Striped Skirt with Box Pleats
H Tiered-look Frill Skirt
I Long Jacquard “Escargot” Skirt with Straight Hem Panel
J Skirt with Irregular Gathering
K Wrap Skirt with Frilled Edge
L Trapezoid Skirt with Line Detail
M Denim Skirt with Patch Pocket
N Tucked and Gathered Cotton Skirt
O Tweed Skirt with Panel Detail
P Long Balloon Skirt
Q Black Balloon Skirt
R Skirt with Shirred Yoke and Lace Belt
S Linen Skirt with Cargo Pockets
T Embroidered Skirt with Horizontal Tuck Pattern
U Eight-button Skirt with Horizontal Stripe Sections
V 18-panel Skirt in Three Colors
W Eight-panel Irregular Flare Skirt in Lace
Lace and Embroidery
Ⓐ Embroidered skirt with gathered waist and lace hem
A simple gathered skirt is brought to life with a regular pattern of embroidery. Drawing in construction marks is easy, as only straight lines are needed. The leaf-like embroidery uses three colors of thread. Torchon lace along the hem makes the skirt even sweeter.
how to make→page 34-35
Tape and Stitching
Ⓑ 12-panel Skirt with Embroidery and Tape Decoration
This neat A-line skirt is created from twelve trapezoid panels. Lines of tape in varying widths and fabrics add a sense of rhythm, while latticework embroidery along the hem lends a couture edge. For a stylish look, use the same color for the tape and the embroidery.
how to make→page 36-37
A-line
Ⓒ White Twill A-line Skirt
A wide hem falls from the straight, clean silhouette on this A-line skirt. It has a buttoned opening on the front right and pockets on the back, creating a pleasing appearance from behind as well as in front. Pair it with a striped top for a nautical look.
how to make→page 38-41
Slub Denim
Ⓓ Slub Denim Wrap-style Panel Skirt
This wrap-style skirt is accented by the panel attached to the front right, which has a longer hem than the rest of the garment. I think it would look cool worn on the hips in a rough kind of style. It could also be made into a longer version by extending the sides in a straight line.
how to make→page 42-43
Russel Lace
Ⓔ Russel Lace Gored Skirt
This unashamedly feminine lace skirt is lined with sheeting to give it body. Its flattering line is neat around the hips, with gores beginning below the hips and flaring out to a full hemline. The pink trim in a separate fabric at the waist adds a pretty accent.
how to make→page 44-45
Irregular Hem
Ⓕ Skirt with Lace-trimmed Irregular Hem
There is a strong sense of design to this skirt, which is made from a square piece of material. Black lace attractively accents the movement of the hem when the skirt is worn, while darts in the yoke create a snug fit on the hips. It’s also possible to make by omitting the darts in the yoke and using elastic around the waist instead.
how to make→page 46-47
Box Pleats
Ⓖ Russel Lace Gored Skirt
Here the classic box pleat skirt is worked in striped linen, with the stripes running vertically on the inner part of the pleats for contrast. As a favorite for spring and summer, this piece is a sure thing, but try it in a different fabric for fall and winter. It would also look great with the inner part of the pleats made in a different fabric.
how to make→page 48-51
Frill
Ⓗ Tiered-look Frill Skirt
Frills are layered onto a gathered-waist skirt, creating a tiered look. Variations in the frills’ length and width add a sense of movement to the design. Stitch along the edges of the frills using a light colored thread to subtly emphasize the random lines of this design.
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