Inspiration...Pencil Skirt

 I think pencil skirts are perfect.  Most people can wear one.  Here is the fanc one that I found:

This is the Pencil Skirt in Satin by Saint Laurent.  Price tag: $2,700.00.  Details:  mid-rise pencil skirt, concealed side pockets, concealed back closure, 87% viscose-12% cupro-1% elastane, made in France, dry-clean.  

To me, that price is shocking for a simple little pencil skirt.  Of course, I am not particular familiar with the satin that is being used but I try to stay away from dry-clean only anything.  There are no pictures of this skirt on a model in full length.  So, I am not sure of the length of the skirt but it does not appear to have a kick pleat for walking which would imply that it is above the knee.  I could be wrong about that but it is really hard to walk in a pegged skirt without the pleat.  The waistband appears to be faced.  I would also make the assumption that there is some type of lining.  Otherwise, I doubt that the fabric would be sturdy enough to wear.  

Here is pattern options:

This is New Look 6544.  This is a faced waist pencil skirt in two lengths plus straight legged pant pattern.  This pattern has a kick pleat.  I would do the long length skirt for the inspiration photo.

This is McCall's M8051.  This pattern has a pencil skirt with five length variations, faced waist, kick pleat.  I would think that View B or C would come closest to the inspiration.  The skirt would need to be pegged.

I am sure that more pencil skirt patterns can be found in re-sale.  The New Look pattern was the only one that I could locate that was similar to the inspiration pattern.  

Do not forget to make a lovely blouse to go with the skirt.  Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Sewing!