The Ela Peplum Top and Ava Mini Skirt Free Sewing Patterns

Add a touch of contemporary flair to your business attire with the Ela Peplum Top and Ava Mini Skirt Free Sewing Patterns!

This sleek two-piece set is made with suiting fabric and fully lined with bemberg lining, offering a professional and tailored look. The top consists of a corset-inspired bodice with a peplum that flares gracefully to create a flattering hourglass silhouette. The simple, yet sophisticated mini skirt embodies chic minimalism, featuring subtle darts and an invisible zipper at the back.

Don’t wait to add these must-sew patterns to your collection! Download the Ela Peplum Top & Ava Mini Skirt Free Sewing Patterns and get started on your next sewing adventure. Dress them up for a night out, a cocktail party, or even a special event. Whether worn together or worn separately, these garments will quickly become staples in your wardrobe!

Essentials for Sewing the Ela Peplum Top and Ava Mini Skirt

Here is the breakdown of what is needed for creating your own peplum top and mini skirt! We’ve got you covered with the recommended materials we used—if you want to follow along exactly—and we curated a list of alternative fabric recommendations if you want to customize your own version. We also include technical drawings for simple seam and silhouette visibility, as well as a size chart to help you find your perfect fit.

Purchase Products Used Below:

Quantities indicated are for sewing a size small.  Check the “Shop this look” box to find quantities for other sizes.

• 2 yards of Brown and Chinchilla Metallic Herringbone Striped Polyester Suiting
  (55″ Width)
• 2 yards of Bemberg Lining – Taupe – Lucidum Collection
  (54″ Width)
• 1 pair of Nude Basic Bra Cup
• 1 each of Brown Separating Zipper with Nylon Coil – 15″
• 1 each of Invisible Zipper 24″ by YKK – 854 Brown Olive
• 1 each of Gutermann Sew All Thread 100m – 586 Dark Taupe 2
• MDF420 + MDF421 – The Ela Peplum Top and Ava Mini Skirt Sewing Patterns (Free Download below!)

* Utilize any leftover fabrics to create cute, one-of-a-kind accessories and more!

Alternative Recommended Fabrics:

The Ela Peplum Top and Ava Mini Skirt are best suited for light-to-medium weight fabrics.

• • Twill
  • Suiting
  • Plaid
  • Sateen
  • Cotton Shirting

Download Your Free Sewing Pattern

Submit your name and email below to have your free Ela Peplum Top and Ava Mini Skirt Sewing Patterns delivered right to your inbox (in PDF format for A4 and letter-size printing). To begin, inspect and update your printer device settings accordingly to print at “actual size” and in “portrait mode” (not auto-center). Only print page one first to confirm the Mood test square measures 2 by 2 inches.

How to assemble your pattern:

Trimless Option:

This is the fastest! No trimming needed! Place left-side margins over right-side margins, overlapping dashed lines and dots. In the same fashion, top margins will overlap bottom margins. Slight unprinted gaps are normal for this method.

Trimmed Option:

This removes any unprinted gaps. Trim along the top and right margins at the dashed lines. Overlap the trimmed margins to the untrimmed margins, matching dashed lines and dots.

Tip! Build rows first, then join the rows together as you go.

Find Your Perfect Fit

The Ela Peplum Top and Ava Mini Skirt Size Guides are based on the suggested designs & wearing ease for these styles. You can also choose the size according to your desired finished garment measurements, blending between sizes as needed. Measure the printed patterns to make sure the dimensions are according to the desired fitting and adjust if needed before cutting the fabric. For best results, sew a test garment in a similar fabric to adjust your pattern.

How to Sew The Ela Peplum Top Free Sewing Pattern:

The instructions provided are designed to guide you through sewing the main fabric and the lining fabric for the Ela Peplum Top simultaneously.

Sew with a 1/2″ seam allowance for all seams unless otherwise specified.

Tips for sewing with polyester suiting: Polyester, Elastane, Lurex

• Use a universal needle or a microtex needle (size 80/12 or 90/14 ) for precision.
• Use a stitch length of 2.5 to 3.0 mm to help prevent puckering.
• Use a Serger or overlock stitch to finish the raw edges.

Tips for sewing with bemberg lining: Bemberg Viscose

• Use a microtex (sharp) needle (size 70/10 or 80/12) to avoid snags.
• Use a stitch length of 2.0 to 2.5mm to prevent the fabric from puckering.
• Use an overlock stitch, serger machine, or opt for French seams.

Step 1 

Pin and sew the Upper Front Side pieces to each side of Upper Front Center.

Repeat Step 1 for the lining pieces.

Step 2

Pin and sew the Upper Back Side pieces to each side of the Upper Front Side pieces.

Repeat step 2 for the lining pieces.

Step 3

Pin and sew the Upper Back Center pieces to each side of the Upper Back Side pieces.

Repeat step 3 for the lining pieces.

Step 4

Pin and sew the Lower Front Side pieces to each side of Lower Front Center.

Repeat step 4 for the lining pieces.

Step 5

Pin and sew the Lower Side pieces to each side of the Lower Front Side pieces.

Repeat step 5 for the lining pieces.

Step 6

Pin and sew the Lower Back Side pieces to each side of the Lower Side pieces.

Repeat step 6 for the lining pieces.

Step 7

Pin and sew the Lower Back Center pieces to each side of the Lower Back Side pieces.

Repeat step 7 for the lining pieces.

Step 8

To attach the peplum, pin and sew the Lower row to the Upper row.

Repeat step 8 for the lining pieces.

Step 9

Check the fit of the top on the dress form, then pin and sew the bra cups onto the lining side with the raw seams.

Step 10

Pin and sew the Pocket Flap pieces together, around the sides and across the bottom.

Step 11

Turn the pocket flaps right side out, then pin them onto each side of the front main fabric.

Stitch in the ditch from the wrong side and press down.

*For an alternative way to sew the pocket flaps, sew them sandwiched in between the top row and the bottom row in step 8.

Step 12

Make a mark of 1/2” at the bottom and 1″ at the top, leaving room for the hook & eye.

Pin and sew the separating zipper on each side of the main fabric.

Step 13

Pin and sew the lining fabric to the main fabric across the top edge, right sides together.

Step 14

Press the seam open and under stitch the lining fabric to the seam allowance, as close as possible to the seam.

Step 15

Pin and sew the lining fabric to the main fabric across the bottom and at the sides over the zipper.

Leave a 5” opening at the bottom edge of the garment to turn it right side out.

Step 16

Fold the seam allowance of the opening inside, then use a hand needle to close the gap with an invisible stitch.

Step 17

Sew the hook & eye closure to each side of the back above the zipper.

How to Sew The Ava Mini Skirt Free Sewing Pattern:

The instructions provided are designed to guide you through sewing the main fabric and the lining fabric for the Ava Mini Skirt simultaneously.

Sew with a 1/2″ seam allowance for all seams unless otherwise specified.

Step 1

Pin and sew the darts on each side of the back skirt.

Repeat step 1 for the lining pieces.

Step 2

Join front and back together by sewing at the side seams.

Repeat step 2 for the lining pieces.

Step 3

Join the main fabric and the lining fabric, right sides together, then sew across the waistline. 

Step 4

Press the seam open and under stitch the lining fabric to the seam allowance, as close as possible to the seam.

Step 5

Pin the invisible zipper to the main fabric only, then sew the zipper to each side of center back.

Leave 1/2” at the top for the hook & eye closure.

Step 6

Fold the seam allowance of the lining inward, then sew the lining to the zipper tape with the machine or by hand with an invisible stitch.

Finish center back by sewing the rest of the seam below the zipper.

Step 7

Use a hand needle to sew the hook & eye to each side of center back above the zipper.

Step 8

Use a serger or sew with zig-zag stitch to overlock the bottom edge of the fabric.

Finish the garment by hemming each skirt individually with a 1″ hem.

The Completed Ela Peplum Top and Ava Mini Skirt Free Sewing Patterns by Mood Fabrics

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