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  • Model wearing 1950s skirt made from Economy Design E88 pattern
  • Lined drawings of skirts
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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        50s Skirt Pattern... and Pockets!

        A very versatile skirt, with back fastening and pocket at each side. Can be made with high waisted effect or, if preferred with normal waistband.

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.

        Size Guide

        Waist: 30” (76.2cm)
        Hips: 39” (99.1cm)

        Sewing Notions

        Matching Sewing Cotton, Mercerised Machine Twist. Silk or Nylon Thread (according to the material used). Bias Binding. Hooks & Eyes. View A – 9” Zip. Seam Tape. View B – 7” Zip.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        With Nap or up or down Design.
        Waist Size: 30” (76.2cm)
        View A
        36” Material, 4 yds.
        View A
        54” Material, 2 1/8 yds.
        View B
        36” Material, 3 ¾ yds.
        View B
        54” Material, 1 7/8 yds.
        View A
        Feather Boning, 7/8 yd.
        View A Petersham
        1” wide, 1 yd.
        Finished Length of Either Skirt form Back of Waist to Hem,
        Width round lower edge of Skirt, size 36” is about 3 yds.
        2” Hem allowed.
        ½” turnings are allowed on all seams.

        5 pieces pattern

        Recommended Fabrics

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        Skill Level

        Beginner / 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 re-sealable envelope for easy storage.