Pencil skirts make a great wardrobe basic and, since they can be made with almost any fabric, they can be the starting point for a variety of looks. Best of all, pencil skirts are fairly straightforward to draft and sew. As we move along in our skirt series you'll learn techniques to alter this basic skirt into endless possibilities.
Defined as straight skirts, pencil skirts typically have minimal seaming, front and back darts for shaping and a waistband. Of course, there are lots of variations within that theme — pockets, pleats, seaming, etc. — but to start, a simple skirt with a center back zipper closure is a good choice.
How to Add Seam Allowance and Ease to Pattern Slopers and Blocks
How to Draft and Sew a Test muslin for a Skirt
How to Sew a Dart Quickly and Easily
How to Sew a Skirt Muslin Together
How to Alter a Skirt Pattern for a Perfect Fit
How to Insert a Lapped Zipper the Easy Way