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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Pencil Skirt Pattern
One of the most popular skirts is the wiggle or pencil skirt. It has hands down stood the test of time throughout the decades. When you choose our wonderful Vogue wiggle skirt featuring a fitted style that shows off your curves and creates an alluring hourglass shape. A versatile set of skirts which can be worn for all kinds of occasions and paired with different tops and blouses for a lovely retro look. This chic design for a 'wiggle' pencil skirt is very 'easy to make' with just three pattern pieces! Straight skirt has stitched or released hip bone darts and vent in centre back seam.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Waist: 30” (76cm)
Hip: 40” (102cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Thread, ribbon seam binding, hooks and eyes
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Yardage
No allowance for matching plaids or stripes.
Waist: 30” (76cm)
Hip: 40” (102cm)
View A
54” With Nap* or Without Nap|, 1 yd.
View B (cut crosswise)
35” With Nap* or Without |, 1 ½ yds.
7” Skirt Placket Zipper
Length of Skirt at center-front from waist-line, 28 ½”
Width at lower edge of Skirt in Size 26 is 40”
3” Hem allowed
*With nap, shading, pile or one-way design.
|Without nap, shading or pile or with a two-way design.
3 pattern pieces.
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
Imperial | Metric |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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¼" | 6mm |
⅜" | 10mm |
½" | 12mm |
⅝" | 16mm |
¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Tweed, Worsted, Lightweight Woolen, Flannel Wool Crepe, Mohair, Linen, Cotton Tweed, Denim, Gingham. 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 resealable envelope for easy storage.