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1950s Pattern - 50's Suspenders Skirt & Evening Skirt
Fashioned 3 ways for versatile flattery, this 6 gore skirt with high-rise waistline has the empire look. View 1 has shaped upper front edge. Suspenders cross in back, button to front and back. Views 1 and 2 are street length and View 3 is the evening versions of View 2.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF Download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Waist Sizes: 25” (63.5cm)
Hip: 34” (86.4cm)
Finished Length of View 1 and 2: 29 ¼” (74.3cm)
Finished Length of View 3: 41 ¾” (106cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Skirt View 1 and 2: 2 spools of thread; bias seam binding (optional); 10” neck type zipper for skirt side opening. Skirt View 1: 4 buttons.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
View 1 Skirt
35” or 36” fabric with nap, 3 ¾ yds.
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3 3/8 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 ½ yds.
54” fabric without nap, 2 ¼ yds.
View 2 Skirt
35” or 36” fabric with nap, 3 3/8 yds.
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3 ¼ yds.
44” or 45” fabric with nap or one way design fabric, 3 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 3/8 yds.
54” fabric without nap, 2 ¼ yds.
View 3 Skirt
35” or 36” fabric with nap, 6 ¾ yds.
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 4 ¼ yds.
44” or 45” fabric with nap or one way design fabric, 4 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 3 ½ yds.
Width of lower edge of view 1,2: 91”
Width of lower edge of view 3: 117”
View 1, 2 or 3 Skirt interfacing – 3/8 yd. 25”, 35” or 36” fabric.
5” HEM ALLOWED IN SKIRT VIEW
5/8” HEM ALLOWED IN SKIRT VIEW 1
9 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
V.1 and V. 2: corduroy, velveteen, cotton, denim, rayons, cotton blends, wool. V. 2 also in satin. V. 3: corduroy, velveteen, cotton, rayons, satin. 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 re-sealable envelope for easy storage.
