Vintage 50s Slim or Full Skirt
Three styles to choose from this beautiful 1955 pattern. A sure winner for all occasions. Three styles of sleeves, two styles of skirt - with or without skirt drape. Add your own finishing touched e.g. braid, sequins or leave plain - a very flattering and gorgeous example of this silhouette era. pattern includes a size adjustment guide.

Offered here as: Paper Pattern.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size Guide:
Vintage Size: 18
Bust: 36” (91.4cm)
Waist: 30” (76.2cm)
*Hip: 39” (99.1cm)
Back Waist length: 16 ¾” (42.5cm)

Finished Dress length from back of neck: 47 ¼” (120cm)
(2” hem)
Width at lower edge of A-C: 101” (256.5cm)
Width at lower edge of B: 51 ½” (130.8cm)
*If your hip is larger, adjust pattern as shown on CUT AND SEW GUIDE.

Sewing Notions:
6” General Use Zipper for Side Opening, matching thread

Fabric Amount Guide:
VIEW A – Bordered Fabric
35” (Border on One Selvage Only), 4 7/8 yds.
VIEW B -
45” Without Nap*, 3 ¾ yds.
52” Without Nap*, 3 1/8 yds.
7/8 yd. Braid or Novelty Banding, 3 ¾ yds.
Interfacing for Belt – 25” Sheer Canvas or Non-woven Interfacing
12” Dress Placket Zipper for Side Opening, 1/8 yd.
VIEW C –
35” Without Nap*, 5 yds.
42” Without Nap*, 4 ½ yds.
VIEW A or C –
1” Belt Backing (optional), 1 1/8 yds.
6” General Use Zipper for Waist Side Opening
VIEW B or C – GUIMPE
35” Without Nap*, 1 1/8 yds.
39” Without Nap*, 1 1/8 yds.
6” General Use Zipper for Side Opening
*WITHOUT NAP means fabric with either way design, or without nap or pile.

22 pieces pattern

Recommended Fabrics:
Border Print Cotton, Polished Cotton, Shantung, Wool Jersey, Crepe, Printed Cotton, Faille, Pongee, Peau de Sole.

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.