This pattern contained a warning that one should not try to cut it out of stripes; so, of course, I had to do so. I think it turned out OK and it looks exactly like the pictures of originals I have seen. However, because you have to cut it from 50+ inch wide fabric. Doing all the piecing that is necessary to get this ankle length on me was maddening. You can see the petticoat peeking out beneath the hem (sigh). Again, if I had followed the instructions and used wider fabric, I’d not have had this trouble. So, be aware before you buy that it is only suitable for very wide fabric.
Rated 4 out of 5
Teresa –
There are very few pattern pieces to this skirt, but they are very large and unwieldy. Make sure that you have a wide cutting surface to work with. The pleats are the most complicated part of this pattern, but I didn’t have a problem the second time around when I read the directions carefully and observed the markings on the pattern. I had a bit more trouble with the back pleats, which are not marked on the pattern. I never was able to get them even, but I’m sure that someone with more patience would have better luck.
Lorraine –
This pattern contained a warning that one should not try to cut it out of stripes; so, of course, I had to do so. I think it turned out OK and it looks exactly like the pictures of originals I have seen. However, because you have to cut it from 50+ inch wide fabric. Doing all the piecing that is necessary to get this ankle length on me was maddening. You can see the petticoat peeking out beneath the hem (sigh). Again, if I had followed the instructions and used wider fabric, I’d not have had this trouble. So, be aware before you buy that it is only suitable for very wide fabric.
Teresa –
There are very few pattern pieces to this skirt, but they are very large and unwieldy. Make sure that you have a wide cutting surface to work with. The pleats are the most complicated part of this pattern, but I didn’t have a problem the second time around when I read the directions carefully and observed the markings on the pattern. I had a bit more trouble with the back pleats, which are not marked on the pattern. I never was able to get them even, but I’m sure that someone with more patience would have better luck.