Inspiration...Pencil Skirt

There is something about a pencil skirt.  Even with 2 or 3 in my closet, I can always add another one:

This is the Boden Richmond Pencil Skirt.  Price tag: $110.00.  For a closer look, go to Nordstrom website.  Don't forget to scroll down to the bottom to see another outfit.  It really is a basic pencil.  This type of skirt takes one yard of 60" wide fabric plus lining fabric.  This skirt is a stretch woven and at the length shown needs to kick pleat.  Let's check out patterns:

This is Butterick 5466 - basic misses straight skirts.  View A would be a close match.  You would need to add length and a kick pleat.  I found kick pleat directions here.

This is McCall's 7631.  This is a basic skirt pattern with 2 variations - a straight skirt and an a-line skirt.  View B matches the inspiration photo.  If you want the same style of kick pleat use the instructions listed above. 

This is Silhouettes 2009.  This is a straight skirt.  I know it doesn't look the same as the inspiration photo but it is.  Move the kick pleat to the back by putting the front piece on the fold and the back piece not on the fold.  Follow the directions for the kick pleat above.  I would guess that this skirt has lining instructions.

For the lining, use the skirt pattern pieces minus the hems.  The lining with kick pleat will be slightly modified.  Here's a tutorial - here.

For a better silhouette, slightly peg the hem.  Here's a blog post talking about pegging a skirt - here.  How much you peg the hem on a skirt is a personal preference.  Just remember you don't want the vent opening up.

As always, if you have a pattern that works, use it.  Save those dollars for more fabric.

Hope your inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!