This was easy to make (one afternoon, basically), though I thought the placket was surprisingly fiddly. Instead of making buttonhole, I used a heavy-duty hook and eye. I made it in a lightweight wool crepe, and it both fits and falls well. I like the sweep in the center back of the skirt. Very graceful.
Rated 5 out of 5
Ellie Farrell –
Very easy. Great for beginners. The skirt is not lined; it’s just gathered into the waistband and closes with one button. Looks just like the illustration.
Rated 5 out of 5
Danine Cozzens –
A wardrobe mainstay. The pattern is simple, reliable and successful. I made the skirt with a flat lining and a 12″ poplin hem facing. I copied historical garments I have examined.
Rated 4 out of 5
Cornelia Tegart –
The directions were easy to follow. A beginner would be able to undertake this project quite handily. I also used the pattern as a petticoat. It is essential to wear a petticoat; the hangs and wears much better. I attached 4 inches of lace at the hem of the skirt. I used a polyester taffeta for the skirt and 100% cotton for the petticoat. I sewed tooling 8 inches up from the hem to give the petticoat a bit more body. I also attached 4 inches of ruffle to the hem of the petticoat and let about an inch hand below the skirt. It turned out very well.
Frannie Germeshausen –
This was easy to make (one afternoon, basically), though I thought the placket was surprisingly fiddly. Instead of making buttonhole, I used a heavy-duty hook and eye. I made it in a lightweight wool crepe, and it both fits and falls well. I like the sweep in the center back of the skirt. Very graceful.
Ellie Farrell –
Very easy. Great for beginners. The skirt is not lined; it’s just gathered into the waistband and closes with one button. Looks just like the illustration.
Danine Cozzens –
A wardrobe mainstay. The pattern is simple, reliable and successful. I made the skirt with a flat lining and a 12″ poplin hem facing. I copied historical garments I have examined.
Cornelia Tegart –
The directions were easy to follow. A beginner would be able to undertake this project quite handily. I also used the pattern as a petticoat. It is essential to wear a petticoat; the hangs and wears much better. I attached 4 inches of lace at the hem of the skirt. I used a polyester taffeta for the skirt and 100% cotton for the petticoat. I sewed tooling 8 inches up from the hem to give the petticoat a bit more body. I also attached 4 inches of ruffle to the hem of the petticoat and let about an inch hand below the skirt. It turned out very well.