Verified Open Pattern (1.0.0)

This pattern includes verified home printable specification files, dual-unit sizing charts, and full cutting guides. Upstream source: Threadline Open Design Studio (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Midi Skirt Confident Beginner XS – 3XL

Asymmetric Hem Midi Skirt

A distinct three-piece high-low midi skirt with shaped front and back hems. The pattern includes graded XS–3XL measurements, calibrated A4 and US Letter tiled files, and illustrated construction instructions.

Jump to Downloads Front & Back Views Size & Measurements Fabric & Tools Step-by-Step Instructions

Technical Garment Schematics

Front and back flats illustrating seam lines, hem curves, and design details.

Front Elevation

Back Elevation

Sizing & Measurement Tables

Review both body benchmarks and finished garment ease before cutting your cloth.

Measurement Unit

Toggle between metric and imperial values across all charts

1. Body Measurements Chart

Your physical body dimensions. Measure over undergarments with a snug tape.

Swipe sizes

Size	Waist	Hip
XS	62 cm	88 cm
S	68 cm	94 cm
M	74 cm	100 cm
L	80 cm	106 cm
XL	90 cm	116 cm
2XL	100 cm	126 cm
3XL	110 cm	136 cm

2. Finished Garment Measurements Chart

Dimensions of the sewn garment, including designed wearing ease.

Swipe sizes

Size	Finished Waist	Finished Hip	Finished Length	Bottom Hem
XS	66 cm	96 cm	78 cm	130 cm
S	72 cm	102 cm	78.5 cm	136 cm
M	78 cm	108 cm	79 cm	142 cm
L	84 cm	114 cm	79.5 cm	148 cm
XL	94 cm	124 cm	80.5 cm	160 cm
2XL	104 cm	134 cm	81.5 cm	172 cm
3XL	114 cm	144 cm	82.5 cm	184 cm

Size Selection Guidance

Select size based on natural waist and fullest hip measurement.

Wearing Ease Explanation

The finished measurement chart provides approximately 4 cm waist ease and 8 cm hip ease across the listed size range.

Fabric & Materials

Recommended substrates, stretch allowances, yardage requirements, and required notions.

Recommended Fabrics

Lightweight to medium-weight stable woven fabric with fluid drape

Cotton poplin, chambray, linen, rayon challis, or viscose twill
Pre-washed stable woven fabric with enough drape for the shaped hem

Stretch Requirement: None (0% stable woven)

Notions & Sewing Tools

Ensure you have these ready before starting.

Notions:

Matching all-purpose polyester or cotton sewing thread
Universal sewing needle (size 80/12)
7 inch invisible zipper
Hook and eye closure
Fusible waistband interfacing

Tools Required:

Sewing machine
Fabric shears
Pins or fabric clips
Steam iron and ironing board

Fabric Yardage Requirements

Size Bracket	115 cm (45") Width	150 cm (60") Width
XS – M	1.9 m (2.1 yd)	1.5 m (1.65 yd)
L – XL	2.2 m (2.4 yd)	1.8 m (1.95 yd)
2XL – 3XL	2.6 m (2.85 yd)	2.1 m (2.3 yd)

Seam Allowances & Cutting Layout

Exact seam allowances included in pattern lines, piece list, and cutting discipline.

Standard Seams

10 mm (3/8 in) included on all seams.

Hem Allowance

10 mm (3/8 in) narrow hem included along the shaped high-low edge.

Neck & Armhole

N/A (Skirt garment).

Pattern Pieces to Cut

Piece Name	Quantity & Orientation	Grainline / Cutting Notes
Front Skirt Panel	Cut 1 on Fold	Transfer waist darts and asymmetric hem balance marks
Back Skirt Panels	Cut 1 Pair (Left & Right)	Center back zipper seam; no kick pleat or vent
Waistband Facing	Cut 2 in Fabric, Cut 1 in Interfacing	Clean-finish contoured waist facing

Fabric Cutting Checklist:

Press fabric before cutting to remove packing folds and pre-shrink fibers.
Align piece grainlines strictly parallel to fabric selvages.
Transfer notch markings with small 3 mm snips into the seam allowance margin.

Printable Pattern Files

Download PDF files for home printing on standard desktop printers.

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Updated: 2026-09-12

Instructions Available

Complete offline sewing guidebook with dual calibration test squares, yardage charts, pattern piece cut list, numbered steps, and troubleshooting.

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A4 Available

Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for A4 paper (18 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.

144.0 KB • 18 pages

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US Letter Available

Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for US Letter paper (18 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.

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Printer Calibration Test Sheet (Free Single Sheet) 2.4 KB

Print at 100% scale (no fit-to-page) and measure the 50mm and 2-inch test boxes with a hard ruler.

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Print Instructions:

Open the downloaded PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader or a dedicated desktop PDF viewer. In the print dialog, select "Actual Size" or "Custom Scale: 100%". Never select "Fit to Printable Area". Always measure the calibration square on Page 1 before proceeding.

These files are prepared from documented pattern references through a technical drafting workflow. If anything appears incorrect, unclear, or causes a sewing problem, email feedbacksewingpattern@gmail.com. Send pattern feedback.

100% Scale Verification

Print Page 1 at 100% scale without page scaling. Check Metric box (50 mm x 50 mm) or Imperial box (2.0 in x 2.0 in = 50.8 mm) with a rigid ruler.

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Tile Assembly Instructions

Align numbered registration marks and butt tile edges flush without overlapping untrimmed paper. Tape securely.

Step-by-Step Sewing Instructions

Draft construction notes. Readable online; review against the pattern pieces before sewing.

Stitch Waist Darts

Fold front and back waist darts right sides together. Stitch from waistline tapering to zero at dart points. Press darts towards center.

Insert Center Back Zipper

Finish the center-back raw edges. Install the 18 cm (7 in) invisible zipper from the waistline, then stitch the remaining center-back seam below the zipper stop.

Stabilize the Shaped Hem

Staystitch the curved high-low hem just inside the 10 mm allowance without stretching. Clip only where needed so the narrow hem can turn smoothly.

Stitch Side Seams

Pin front to back right sides together, matching waist, hip, and high-hem balance marks. Stitch side seams, finish the raw edges, and press seams open.

Attach Waist Facing & Hem

Interface the waist facing, stitch it to the upper edge, understitch, and turn inside. Turn the shaped hem 5 mm twice, easing rather than stretching the curves, then edgestitch.