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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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We know you’ll love this sewing pattern as much as we do. If you aren't satisfied with the paper pattern version you have 30-days from receipt to return it. Please see our refund policy for more details;
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The 50s Skirt Pattern
This Skirt is all one piece, has a single seam. (A) Decorative button tabs over simulated welt pockets. (B) Ivy League belt in back.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Waist: 24 ½” (62cm)
Hip: 33 ½” (85.1cm)
Finished back length from natural waistline – 2” hem allowed: 30” (76.2cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
About 1 ½ yd. Seam Binding. 1 yd. 1” Belting. 1 yd. ¾” Grosgrain Ribbon. VIEW A: 2 buttons, 1/8 yd. 25” Interfacing. View B: Buckle.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
VIEW A
*35” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 ½ yds.
*44” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 ½ yds
54” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 yd.
VIEW B CROSSWISE STRIPE OR PLAIN FABRIC
*35” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 ½ yds.
*44” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 ½ yds.
54” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 yd.
*CUT CROSSWISE.
Not suitable for fabric with a diagonal stripe or a decided diagonal weave. The above yardage does not allow for shrinkage. Edge Measurement: Size 26 – 51”. (66.1cm – 129.5cm)
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
Cotton, Denim, Lightweight Woolens, Rayon, Suitings, Linen. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Beginner
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 re-sealable envelope for easy storage.
