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  • Model wearing 1950s skirt made from Style 622 pattern
  • Model wearing 1950s skirt made from Style 622 pattern
  • Model wearing 1950s skirt made from Style 622 pattern
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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        1950s Skirt

        Two extremely smart wiggle skirts. View A has two pleats and View B a deep vent to enable easy measurement. A versatile skirt that is a classic staple to your wardrobe.

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern and the Original pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF Download.

        Size Guide

        To fit:
        Waist: 32” (81.3cm)
        Hips: 41” (104cm)

        Sewing Notions

        Matching Sewing Cotton, Mercerised Machine Twist, Silk or Nylon Thread (according to the material used). View A – Purchased Belt. View B – Seam Tape.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        With Nap or up or down Design.
        Waist Size: 32” (81.3cm)
        View A
        54” Material, 1 7/8 yds.
        View A
        36” Material, 2 1/8 yds.
        View B
        362 Material, 1 7/8 yds.
        Without Nap or up or down Design.
        View B
        54” Material, 1 1/8 yds.
        View B Petersham
        1” wide, 1 yd.
        Finished Length from Back Waist to Hem, 30 ½”

        Width round edge of skirt, size 36”, when pleated is about 3 yds.
        View A – Width of pleat is 2 ½”. (6.3cm)
        View B – Width of Vent is 4”. (10.2cm)

        2” Hem allowed.
        ½” turnings allowed on all seams.

        5 pieces pattern

        Recommended Fabrics

        Barathea, Woolens, Fine Worsteds, Gaberdine, Linens See our Fabric Partners

        Skill Level

        Beginner / Intermediate

        What You Will Receive

        If you select a Paper Pattern, 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. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which may include age related wear and tear.