Couldn't load pickup availability
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
-
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;
-
We dispatch 4 times a week: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday. For more details see our Shipping Policy. Please be aware customs processing may affect delivery estimates and are outside of our control.
-
Our international shipping is at a reduced rate, and is based on weight - so multiple pattern orders are cost effective. If you would like to discuss the shipping cost, please contact us.
-
You can contact us about your pattern at any time by emailing us; vintagepatternssewbeeit@gmail.com and we promise to respond within 24 hours.
The Classic Pencil Skirt Pattern
The perfect 1950s custom fit ‘Hollywood Skirt’. The flattering high waist skirt can be created in 3 different styles, all with distinct waist styles and fastenings. Whichever style you choose the multi-sized pattern allows you to get your perfect fit, adding to the picture perfect glamour.
Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Waist 26" (66 cm)
Hips 35" (89 cm)
Multi-Size Pattern:
UK Size 8: Waist 26" (66cm), Hips 35" (89cm)
UK Size 10: Waist 28" (71cm), Hips 37" (94cm)
UK Size 12: Waist 30" (76cm), Hips 39" (99cm)
UK Size 14: Waist 32" (82cm), Hips 41" (105cm)
UK Size 16: Waist 34" (86cm), Hips 43.5" (111cm)
UK Size 18: Waist 36.5" (93cm), Hips 45.5" (116cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Thread, ribbon seam binding, 9" (23 cm) Skirt zip, 1 hook and eye, 4 * 2 cm diameter buttons (View A), 1 x 3 cm button (View B)
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
All Sizes:
View A
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2m
Interfacing - 0.5m of 75cm or wider interfacing
View B
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2m
View C
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2m
Interfacing - 0.5m of 75cm or wider interfacing
Allow for more fabric yardage if using directional or plaid 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
Synthetic mixtures, Tweed, Flannel, Cotton, Corduroy, Linen, velveteen, Stretches. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to simply download at home, formatted for A0 (print-shop copy), 8.5"x11" and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size full-scale pattern pieces.
