Hi Girls, I wondered if you would be able to help me with something. I purchased a pattern from e-bay. It is a full circle skirt from the late 50's. It says that it is Misses size 14 with a bust of 34 (it also has a pattern for a top). Anyway, I am looking for the modern day size. Do any of you know how to go about finding it? Thanks. Lindy
It looks like it would be a modern day 12. Alot depends on the waist measurement with this skirt pattern. It would not be difficult to alter to your measurements though.
I just had a good book from the library on Plus size sewing and it talked about altering patterns, it had a good example of how to make a circle skirt larger - move the waistline down and make the hemline longer if necessary... I would not have done it that way, but it makes sense. Sorry I can't remember the author's name...
Brenda, this is so true! I learned that the hard way. You must lengthen it by the length that you cut off of the top at the waist. (at least) I tend to like longer skirts.
Be sure to check out that Simplicity link. It gives their sizings for patterns. Go by measurements rather than sizes!
Modern sizing for pattern from the late 1950's
Posted - Feb 03 2007 : 2:49:35 PM
