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40s Skirt Pattern
The skirt seamed down the center front and back, falls in and easy flare. A waistband which may be secured with a button o hook and wyes, finishes the upper edge of the skirt. Style 1 is the evening length. In Style 2, a side-entrance pocket, belt carriers and a purchased belt are featured.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Waist: 26” (66.1cm)
Hip: 35” (88.9cm)
Finished Length of
Style 1: 42 ½” (107.9cm)
Style 2 or 3: 30 ½” (77.5cm)
Width Around Lower Edge of
Style 1: 116 ½” (295.9cm)
Style 2 or 3: 91” (231cm)
2” TURN UP FOR HEM
7” SLIDE FASTENER FOR SIDE OPENING OF SKIRT
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
ALL STYLES: - 2 spools of Thread; Seam Binding; 7” Slide-Fastener OR Snap Fasteners for skirt side opening. STYLE 1-3: - 1 Button. STYLE 2: - Belt; Hooks and Eyes.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
STYLE 1
35” fabric with nap, 4 ¾ yds.
39” fabric with nap, 43/8 yds.
35” fabric, 3 3/8 yds.
39” fabric, 3 1/8 yds.
54” fabric, 2 ¾ yds.
STYLE 2
35” fabric, 2 ¾ yds.
39” fabric, 2 5/8 yds.
54” fabric, 1 5/8 yds.
STYLE 3
35” fabric with nap, 3 yds.
35” fabric, 2 ½ yds.
39” fabric, 2 1/8 yds.
54” fabric, 1 ½ yds.
4 pieces pattern
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ⅛ yard | 11.4cm |
| ¼ yard | 22.9cm |
| ⅓ yard | 30.5cm |
| ⅜ yard | 34.3cm |
| ½ yard | 45.7cm |
| ⅝ yard | 57.2cm |
| ⅔ yard | 61cm |
| ¾ yard | 68.6cm |
| 1 yard | 91.4cm |
| 1¼ yard | 114.3cm |
| 1½ yard | 137.2cm |
| 1¾ yard | 160cm |
| 2 yards | 182.9cm |
| 2¼ yards | 205.7cm |
| 2½ yards | 228.6cm |
| 2¾ yards | 251.5cm |
| 3 yards | 274.3cm |
| 3½ yards | 320cm |
| 4 yards | 365.8cm |
Inches to Millimeters/Centimeter
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ⅛" | 3mm |
| ¼" | 6mm |
| ⅓" | 8mm |
| ⅜" | 10mm |
| ½" | 12mm |
| ⅝" | 16mm |
| ⅔" | 17mm |
| ¾" | 19mm |
| 1" | 2.5cm |
| 1¼" | 3.2cm |
| 1½" | 3.8cm |
| 1¾" | 4.4cm |
| 2" | 5.1cm |
| 2¼" | 5.7cm |
| 2½" | 6.4cm |
| 2¾" | 7.0cm |
| 3" | 7.6cm |
| 3¼" | 8.25cm |
| 3½" | 8.9cm |
| 4" | 10.2cm |
| 4½" | 11.4cm |
| 5" | 12.7cm |
| 5½" | 14cm |
| 6" | 15.2cm |
| 7" | 17.8cm |
| 8" | 20.3cm |
| 9" | 22.9cm |
| 10" | 25.4cm |
| 11" | 28cm |
| 12" | 30.5cm |
Roll Width (Inches to Centimeters)
| Imperial | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 35" | 88.9cm |
| 36" | 91.44cm |
| 38" | 96.52cm |
| 39" | 99.06cm |
| 42" | 106.68cm |
| 48" | 121.92cm |
| 54" | 137.16cm |
Seam Allowances
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ¼" | 6mm |
| ⅜" | 10mm |
| ½" | 12mm |
| ⅝" | 16mm |
| ¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Corduroy, velveteen, velvet, silk, wool or rayon crepe, satin, lame, spun rayon, wool or rayon flannel or gabardine, serge, covert, faille, taffeta, brocade, matelassé, pique, linen, cotton broadcloth, poplin, moire. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
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.
