Free Pencil Skirt Pattern
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Learn how to make a free pencil skirt pattern with the easiest no hem tutorial. Use your measurements to for your own custom pencil skirt.
A knit pencil skirt is a really simple shape and with this free pencil skirt pattern, it’s really simple to sew because there’s no hem to sew! You can sew yourself a custom fit pencil skirt in all your favorite colors and prints!
Pencil skirts are my very favorite skirts to wear. I love that it works fitted or loose tops, it’s cool for hot days, and it’s harder for kids or wind to lift up.
Don’t mind the piece of thread on the front of my skirt! I didn’t catch it until part way through my photo shoot. For me the most comfortable skirt to wear is a knit pencil skirt. It’s stretchy, it’s flattering, and it doesn’t blow away in the wind.
I rarely wear skirts for casual days, but I do wear knit pencil skirts during the summer! It’s cool for those really hot days. I’m wearing my pencil skirt with my silk top.
What fabric works best for this skirt?
I designed this skirt to work with cotton spandex jersey fabric. It has a lot of stretch, and it can be layered without getting too tight. Cotton spandex jersey is easy to find, it’s easy to sew, and it comes in lots of colors and patterns.
Should I prewash the fabric?
Yes, you should prewash the fabric. Treat the fabric the same way you’ll wash and dry the skirt once it’s finished. Try to remove any shrinkage before you cut and sew.
Do you like to sew skirts? Try one of these sewing projects:
- Free skirt patterns and tutorials
- DIY one seam wrap skirt + free pattern
- DIY half circle skirt + free pattern
- DIY wrap skirt + free pattern
- Easy flat front skirt + free pattern
- DIY easy circle skirt + free pattern
- Free pencil skirt pattern
- Make a square hem circle skirt
- Jersey knit sewing projects
Free Pencil Skirt Pattern with No Hem
Supplies
- 2 yards of cotton spandex fabric – I used high quality Riley Blake Designs striped knit fabric*
- 2″ non-roll elastic*
- sewing supplies
- Sewing machine
- Free pencil skirt pattern template (at the end of the post)
Instructions
Use the free pencil skirt template to measure yourself and cut out the two pattern pieces. My skirt pieces look like to rectangles because I’m a rectangle shape.
With right sides together sew the side seams of the skirt with a zigzag or stretch stitch. If you are sewing stripes this is how to match stripes.
Press the side seams towards the back of the skirt (you can choose which side is the back).
Turn the tube right side out but stop when the raw edges are together.
You’ll have two raw edges on one side and a fold on one side. The pencil skirt will be lined with it’s own fabric.
Put the elastic around your waist to figure out how tight you want it. Cut the elastic just smaller than your waist.
Overlap the edges 1/2″ and sew them together. You can either sew a rectangle onto the overlap or zigzag multiple lines to attach the elastic together.
Divide the elastic into four and pin each mark. Divide the raw edges of the skirt into four and pin each mark.
Match up each mark of the elastic to the mark of the skirt. Line up the raw edges of the skirt with the edge of the elastic and pin.
Stretch the elastic to fit the raw edges of the skirt and pin in between each mark.
With a zigzag stitch sew the elastic to the skirt fabric. Sew near the edge of the raw edges. You might have to stretch the elastic slightly while sewing to fit the fabric.
Fold the elastic and fabric over inside the skirt enclosing the elastic. Stretch the elastic to fit the fabric and pin the waistband.
Make sure you have matching thread for this step. With a zigzag stitch sew the elastic waistband to the skirt. Stretch the elastic slightly as you sew.
Enjoy your gorgeous new knit pencil skirt that was so fast to make because there was no hem! Since this free pencil skirt pattern is a template of your body it will be made to fit you perfectly!
Get the Free Sewing Pattern here!
If you make something using this sewing project, I’d love to see! Please share it on social media with the hashtag #heatherhandmade and tag me!
I believe small sewing moments can create great joy. Find your own “right” way to sew. -Heather
Hi, I am trying to download the pencil skirt pattern. I have subscribed to the newsletter but still can’t get to it. I keep going around in circles. Can you please help?
https://www.heatherhandmade.com/product/free-pencil-skirt-sewing-pattern/
So cute and easy!
I wish the link for the template worked.
You can access the pattern in my subscriber library. If you sign up for my newsletter you’ll get access to all my free stuff!