1950s Pattern, 'Hollywood Pencil Skirt' - Multi size
The Classic Pencil Skirt Pattern
The perfect 1950’s 'Hollywood Skirt'. High waist skirt in 3 styles, all with back zip closure and a choice of hook and eye or button fastening with self-belt.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Sewing Skill Level: Intermediate
Recommended Fabrics: Synthetic mixtures, Tweed, Flannel, Cotton, Corduroy, Linen, velveteen, Stretches.
Fabric Amount Guideline: Fabric amounts vary, depending on size and views. Please see the pattern back image for specific details. Check out the extensive range of fabrics from our Recommended Fabric Partners.
Size GuideWaist: 26” / 66cm Hips: 36" 91.4cm
Waist: 26"- 28" / 84cm-89cm Hips: 35"- 37" / 89cm-94cm
Waist: 30"- 32" / 94cm-99cm Hips: 39"- 41" / 99cm-104cm
Waist: 34"- 36.5" / (86cm-92.5cm) Hips: 43.5"- 45.5" / 109-115.5cm
What You Will ReceiveIf 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!
Sizes
Please note that the size number (e.g. size 12) on the reproduced vintage pattern will most likely be completely different to today's sizing. The further back in time you go, the smaller the clothes get, and you may have to adjust up another size or two.
Women| 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust |
76cm /30″ |
81cm /32″ |
86cm /34″ |
91cm /36″ |
96cm /38″ |
101cm /40″ |
106cm /42″ |
111cm /44″ |
116cm /46″ |
| Waist |
59cm /23″ |
64cm /25″ |
69cm /27″ |
74cm /29″ |
79cm /31″ |
84cm /33″ |
89cm /35″ |
94cm /37″ |
99cm /39″ |
| Hips |
84cm /33″ |
89cm /35″ |
94cm /37” |
99cm /39″ |
104cm /41″ |
109cm /43″ |
114cm /45″ |
119cm /47″ |
124cm /49″ |
| Sizes | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (at fullest) | 89.5cm / 35" | 97cm / 38" | 104.5cm / 51" | 112cm / 44" | 119.5cm / 47" |
| Waist | 59cm / 23″ | 64cm / 25″ | 69cm / 27″ | 74cm / 29″ | 79cm / 31″ |
| Hips | 84cm / 33″ | 89cm / 35″ | 94cm / 37” | 99cm / 39″ | 104cm / 41″ |
| Sizes | Age 2 | Age 4 | Age 6 | Age 8 | Age 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 53cm / 21″ | 57cm / 22.5″ | 61cm / 24″ | 66cm / 26″ | 72cm / 28.5″ |
| Waist | 52cm / 20.5″ | 54cm / 21.25″ | 58cm / 23″ | 61cm / 24″ | 63cm / 25″ |
| Height | 95cm / 38″ | 104cm / 41″ | 116cm / 45.5″ | 128cm / 50.5″ | 140cm / 55 |
