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  • 1950s Pattern, Full Circle Skirt, Swing, Rockabilly
  • Line drawing of skirts
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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        Vintage 50s Rockabilly Skirt Pattern

        Rockabilly full circle swing skirt. Gathers at the side fronts give extra fullness to this flared skirt. The skirt is joined to waistband and has a centre back zipper closing. View 1 has a straight waistband and View 2 features a waistband that is shaped in the front.

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF Download.

        Size Guide

        Waist: 24” (61 cm)
        Hips: 33” (83.9 cm)
        Finished Length of Skirt, 29 1/4"

        Waist: 32” (81.3 cm)
        Hips: 41” (104.2cm)
        Finished Length of Skirt, 29 1/2"

        Sewing Notions

        VIEW 1 AND 2:- 2 spools of Thread; 9" Skirt Type Zipper; Bias Seam Binding - (optional).

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Extra Fabric is required for matching plaids, stripes and one way design fabrics

        Waist 24"
        VIEW 1
        35" fabric yds, 4 1/2 yds
        39" fabric yds, 4 1/8 yds
        44" fabric yds, 4 yds
        54" fabric yds, 3 1/8 yds

        VIEW 2
        35" fabric yds, 4 5/8 yds
        39" fabric yds, 4 1/8 yds
        44" fabric yds, 4 yds
        54" fabric yds, 3 3/8 yds
        Width around lower edge of Skirt, 230 1/2"

        VIEW 2 - WAISTBAND INTERFACING 1/8 yd. of 35" fabric.

        Waist 32"
        VIEW 1
        35" fabric yds, 4 7/8 yds
        39" fabric yds, 4 1/2 yds
        44" fabric yds, 4 1/4 yds
        54" fabric yds, 3 5/8 yds

        VIEW 2
        35" fabric yds, 5yds
        39" fabric yds, 4 5/8 yds
        44" fabric yds, 4 3/8yds
        54" fabric yds, 3 5/8 yds
        Width around lower edge of Skirt, 238 1/2"

        VIEW 2 - WAISTBAND INTERFACING 1/8 yd. of 35" fabric.

        Recommended Fabrics

        Cotton, chambray, gingham, rayon, taffeta, butcher linen, faille, wool, jersey. See our Fabric Partners

        Skill Level

        Intermediate

        What You Will Receive

        If you select a Paper Pattern, you will receive a true to scale reproduction sewing pattern printed on A0 premium paper, along with instructions, and a full-colour front cover. Your pattern will arrive, in a clear resealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which will include age-related wear and tear.