• Model wearing 1940s teen-age skirt in daytime and ballerina lengths made from Simplicity 2609 pattern
  • Model wearing 1940s teen-age skirt in daytime and ballerina lengths made from Simplicity 2609 pattern
  • Model wearing 1940s teen-age skirt in daytime and ballerina lengths made from Simplicity 2609 pattern
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        Sewing Instructions are in English

        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

        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

        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

        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

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        Skill Level

        Intermediate

        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.

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