50’s skirt

I know, I know, is she seriously talking about fall already?! Yes, dear reader, yes! And as it is my favorite season, I'm not even going to apologize! As a seamstress, I need to start thinking about and planning my fall projects now, so I can get going on them and wear them when fall does arrive. We have been having an unusually cool week here, a welcome break after the 90 degree heat, and it is making me even more excited for cooler weather and the return of fall fashion! I have collected…

“Good Neighbor Club Plan”, 1954

Vivien of Holloway dresses and separates have the charm of authentic vintage, come in sizes to fit and flatter modern figures, and have ease of care to suit modern lifestyles.

Vogue 8788 Size 14-16-18 Waist 28-30-32 Hips 3/-40-42 UNCUT Slightly tapered or flared, warp skirt, below mid-calf or above ankle, has wide waistband variations, inside hook and narrow hem. B & C purchased buckle.

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McCall's 1746; ©1952; Junior Skirt in Two Lengths with Honeycomb Smocking - Easily Made. Featured in McCall's Style News, November 1952 [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]

Sweetest Swing Skirt in pine green wool by Emmy Design Sweden from Call Me Valerie. Over the New Year, Valerie of Australian reproduction vintage stockist Call Me Valerie and I were discussing our …

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The New Look shape of 1947 carried over into the skirts worn in the ‘50s. Skirts were tight at the natural waist and were either very full or very fitted. The names of these style of skirts have changed over the decades. Today, 50s skirts are often called full circle skirts, swing skirts, pencil skirts,

Simplicity 2580; ©1948; Misses Skirt and Scarf: The skirt, cut in four sections, joins to a waistband. Style 1 has an outside tuck which encircles the skirt. In Style 2, ruffling trims the lower edge. Style 3 is finished with belt carriers through which a purchased belt is inserted. In Styles 2 and 4, the scarf, cut in two sections, featured pockets on the inside under the tripe row of ruffling at each end. A hood may be formed of the scarf when the slide fastener at the center is secured…