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Vintage 50s Rockabilly Skirt Pattern
Rockabilly full circle swing skirt. Gathers at the side fronts give extra fullness to this flared skirt. The skirt is joined to waistband and has a centre back zipper closing. View 1 has a straight waistband and View 2 features a waistband that is shaped in the front.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF Download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Waist: 24” (61 cm)
Hips: 33” (83.9 cm)
Finished Length of Skirt, 29 1/4"
Waist: 32” (81.3 cm)
Hips: 41” (104.2cm)
Finished Length of Skirt, 29 1/2"
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
VIEW 1 AND 2:- 2 spools of Thread; 9" Skirt Type Zipper; Bias Seam Binding - (optional).
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Extra Fabric is required for matching plaids, stripes and one way design fabrics
Waist 24"
VIEW 1
35" fabric yds, 4 1/2 yds
39" fabric yds, 4 1/8 yds
44" fabric yds, 4 yds
54" fabric yds, 3 1/8 yds
VIEW 2
35" fabric yds, 4 5/8 yds
39" fabric yds, 4 1/8 yds
44" fabric yds, 4 yds
54" fabric yds, 3 3/8 yds
Width around lower edge of Skirt, 230 1/2"
VIEW 2 - WAISTBAND INTERFACING 1/8 yd. of 35" fabric.
Waist 32"
VIEW 1
35" fabric yds, 4 7/8 yds
39" fabric yds, 4 1/2 yds
44" fabric yds, 4 1/4 yds
54" fabric yds, 3 5/8 yds
VIEW 2
35" fabric yds, 5yds
39" fabric yds, 4 5/8 yds
44" fabric yds, 4 3/8yds
54" fabric yds, 3 5/8 yds
Width around lower edge of Skirt, 238 1/2"
VIEW 2 - WAISTBAND INTERFACING 1/8 yd. of 35" fabric.
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, chambray, gingham, rayon, taffeta, butcher linen, faille, wool, jersey. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
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 resealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which will include age-related wear and tear.
