1 review for Past Patterns: Vintage Revivals (formerly Attic Copies) 9003
Rated 5 out of 5
Greta de Groat –
This is supposedly sized for a 28 inch waist and 42 inch hips, so I expected to have the waist fit but the hips be too big. I was surprised to find it too big all over, but you can easily plan to adjust it at the sides before you add the pockets. Except for the pleats, the rest of the markings are only so-so, but you can figure them out. No fastening instructions (The buttons are decorative only), but the pocket sort of makes a self-placket if you leave one partially open and hook the skirt waistband over it. Since I made it of heavy denim, a tight inside belt was essential, since I chose the high-waist variant. I think this would be pretty in wool. I was surprised at its slimming effect.
Greta de Groat –
This is supposedly sized for a 28 inch waist and 42 inch hips, so I expected to have the waist fit but the hips be too big. I was surprised to find it too big all over, but you can easily plan to adjust it at the sides before you add the pockets. Except for the pleats, the rest of the markings are only so-so, but you can figure them out. No fastening instructions (The buttons are decorative only), but the pocket sort of makes a self-placket if you leave one partially open and hook the skirt waistband over it. Since I made it of heavy denim, a tight inside belt was essential, since I chose the high-waist variant. I think this would be pretty in wool. I was surprised at its slimming effect.