Circular skirts were very popular in the mid 1904-1907, when very full, straight skirts were the most stylish. Known as a circular skirt in two parts, there is a seam at both center front, and center back. The back is fitted, in habit style, with a 6″ sweep. The closure is in the center back. With the seams cut bias, this skirt is especially suited to stripes and plaids, which form a chevron effect at center front and center back. An optional band of fabric can be added to the skirt to simulate a pointed tunic.
This skirt requires 54″ wide fabric. This skirt can also be cut cross-grain with the center front on a fold, which will require 60″ wide fabric for skirt lengths over 41″ long (front length.)
Sizing and Yardage Information:
All the sizes are included, as given below.
Sizing* | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N |
Waist | 20″ | 22″ | 24″ | 26″ | 28″ | 30″ | 32″ | 34″ | 36″ | 38″ | 40″ | 42″ | 44″ | 46″ |
Hip | 30″ | 32″ | 34″ | 36″ | 38″ | 40″ | 42″ | 44″ | 46″ | 48″ | 50″ | 52″ | 54″ | 56″ |
Skirt cut bias | 4 1/2 yards. | 4 3/4 yards. | 4 3/4 yards. | 4 3/4 yards. | 5 yards. | 5 yards. | 5 yards. | |||||||
Skirt on-grain | 3 1/2 yards | 3 3/4 yards | 3 3/4 yards | 3 3/4 yards | 4 yards | 4 yards | 4 yards | |||||||
Skirt Band | 7/8 yards – all sizes |
Notions: Skirt/pant hooks for waistband, hook and eye closures for placket, 5½ yards 2 -3″ wide hem facing (can use Wrights Hem Facing or Quilt Binding, or make your own), 5½ yards 2-3″ wide hem stiffener (can use horsehair braid or make bias strips of canvas, cambric or flannel.)