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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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40s Skirt Pattern
The softly flared skirt is cut in four sections. In Style 1 and 2, an applied ruffle trims the lower edge. Style 1 is the ballerina length. Embroidered ruffling outlines the ruffle and a shaped waistband finishes the skirt. Styles 2 and 3 feature plain waistbands.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern and the Original pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Waist Sizes: 24” (61cm)
Hip: 31” (78.7cm)
Finished Length of
Style 1: 30” (76.2cm)
Style 2 or 3: 27 ½” (69.8cm)
Width Around Lower Edge of
Style 1: 103 ¼” (262.3cm)
Style 2 or 3: 99” (251.5cm)
2” TURN UP FOR HEM ON STYLE 2 OR 3
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
STYLE 1, 2 AND 3: - 2 spools of Thread; 7” Slide Fastener OR Snap Fastener for side opening; Hooks and Eyes. STYLE 2 AND 3: - Seam Binding.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
STYLE 1 BALLERINA LENGTH SKIRT
35” fabric, 3 ½ yds.
39” or 41” fabric, 3 ¼ yds.
PURCHASED EMBROIDERED RUFFLING
1 ½” wide, 3 yds.
INTERFACING FOR WAISTBAND – 1/8 yd. of 35” muslin.
STYLE 2 – SKIRT WITH RUFFLE
35” fabric, 3 3/8 yds.
39” fabric, 3 1/8 yds.
54” fabric, 2 ¼ yds.
STYLE 3 – SKIRT
35” plaid or nap fabric, 2 5/8 yds.
39” plaid or nap fabric, 2 ¼ yds.
54” plaid or nap fabric, 1 ¾ yds.
The above yardages do not include extra fabric for matching plaids.
35” plain fabric, 2 ¼ yds.
39” plain fabric, 2 yds.
54” plain fabric, 1 ½ yds.
5 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
Velveteen, corduroy, silk, wool or rayon crepe, spun rayon, shantung, faille, taffeta, pique, chambray, cotton broadcloth, foulard, seersucker, chintz, calico, linen, matelassé, satin, plaid fabric, gingham. 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.
