Concept
The pencil skirt reinterprets the classic fitted silhouette through the aesthetics of Italian theatricality and decorative maximalism. Printed suiting fabric, satin boning straps, and metal grommets create a striking look where the strictness of the form combines with sensuality and pronounced ornamentation. The piece becomes part of a wardrobe that transforms the mundane into a spectacle and a tool for self-presentation.
Technical Sketch
Materials and Hardware
The garment is constructed using printed suiting fabric, satin, fusible interfacing, and metal hardware. The satin strips are interfaced to enhance shape retention and ensure the proper placement of grommets. The lacing serves a purely decorative function, accentuating the structural elements of the skirt. A concealed zipper is used for closure.
Printed suiting fabric — 1×1.5 m piece.
Satin fabric — 0,6×1.5 m piece.
Fusible interfacing — 0,6×1.5 m piece for finishing satin straps and garment belt.
Metal eyelets, 6 mm diameter — 60 pcs.
Cord, 5 mm diameter — 4 m.
Black sewing thread — as needed.
Black invisible zipper, 15 cm long — 1 pc.
Pattern Layout
Processing
The hem of the skirt is finished with a turned-up edge. The back panel seam typically features a concealed zipper for closure. At the bottom of the back seam, starting from the knee level, a slit has been cut to allow for freedom of movement. The top edge of the skirt is finished with a waistband that provides a neat fit at the waistline. The satin plackets are backed with a adhesive material, and the edges are finished to maintain shape and allow for the quality installation of metal grommets. The lacing serves a decorative function and emphasizes the structural features of the garment.
