Simplicity 1687

Date: 1956

 

Misses Set of Skirts in Two Lengths

A complete, "Simple To Make" skirt wardrobe to wear from daytime through date-time. View 1 features a billowy, evening length skirt that's softly pleated and has back opening. View 2 shows street length, bouffant skirt with soft pleats all-'round, back opening. Views 3 and 4 are sheath skirts with high-rise waistlines. There are openings at lower edges of side seams and side zipper closings. View 3 is evening length and View 4 is street length.

 

For Size 28 (28" waist, 38" hip) --

Width around lower edge of View 1-2: 101 inches.

Width around lower edge of View 3: 44 1/2 inches.

Width around lower edge of View 4: 43 1/2 inches.

Finished length of View 1: 34 1/2 inches.

Finished length of View 2: 29 3/4 inches.

Finished length of View 3 & 4: 38 3/4 inches.

 

Suggested Fabric Types --

V.1, V.2 (V.2 lengthwise st. or plain): brocade, cotton, pique, taffeta, organdy, silk surah, shantung, rayons, nylon sheer.

V.1 also in: corduroy, velveteen, velvet, satin.

V.3 and V.4: velveteen, corduroy, cotton, satin, silk.

V.4 also in: wool.

 

Sewing Notions --

View 1 & 2: 2 spools of thread; bias seam binding--(optional).

View 3 & 4: 2 spools of thread; 9" skirt type zipper for skirt side opening.

View 3: Bias seam binding--(optional).

View 4: Bias seam binding.

 

From the collection of Alexander B. Tecoma.

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