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• Method 1 of 2: Prepare your materials
• Method 2 of 2: Making the pencil skirt

A pencil skirt is a classic design that has been in vogue for decades. It goes with just about any body type, and is a must-have item in your wardrobe. Pencil skirts are great pieces for work, school, formal occasions or even casual outings. Making your own unique pencil skirt is not difficult and a lot of fun.

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Method 1 of 2: Prepare your materials

1. Gather your materials. Here's a list of things you will need:
   • About a meter of fabric
   • Sewing machine or needle and thread
   • Zipper
   • Fabric scissors
   • Clear protractor
   • Ruler
   • Fabric tape measure
   • Paper
   • Pencil
2. Take your measurements with a tape measure. The trick to making a perfect pencil skirt is to make sure you have the right measurements so that the skirt fits properly. The four basic measurements you need are your waist, hip, leg circumference and total length.
   • Your natural waist is the narrowest part of your upper body.
   • You take the measurements of your hips around the widest part of your buttocks.
   • Measure around your legs where you want the pencil skirt to end. This can be just above the knees or just below the knees for a more traditional pencil skirt.
   • Measure the length from your natural waist and down to the point where you want the skirt to end.
3. Add extra space to your measurements. While you need accurate measurements, you should allow extra room for the seam and give yourself enough room to walk and sit. A pencil skirt has three seams, each requiring 1.6 cm of space. In addition, you should add about 1.2 to 1.8 cm of space at your waist, and about 5 cm to 7 cm of extra space around the hips.
4. Make a decision about the substance. The fabric you choose is completely up to you. You can choose cotton, wool, polyester or any other material you want to make a skirt out of. In any case, read the washing instructions for each fabric, so that you can take good care of your skirt.
   • Inspect the fabric you want to use to determine how much stretch is in each fabric. This will give you a better idea of ​​how it will wear and fit around your body.

Method 2 of 2: Making the pencil skirt

1. Turn your skirt right again. When you are done, return to make adjustments to the length or size if you feel that the skirt is too small or too big. It's easy to take in a skirt, but making it bigger can be tricky. If you need more room, use a "seam ripper" to loosen your seam stitching and sew them closer to the edge.