Meet the Stanwyck Skirt! Named for the fabulous Barbara Stanwyck, this pattern can take you from wholesome girl on the farm to ’40s femme fatale. Make it a full gored circle skirt or a snug pencil skirt that shows off your curves. I made sure to include unique and functional pockets for all variations, as well as options for bibs, ruffles and suspender straps. It’s perfect for beginners (keep it simple with a circle skirt made in felt) but will satisfy advanced sewists as well (make a couture level pencil skirt with a full lining). In either case, I guarantee you will be addicted to making Stanwyck skirts for all occasions!
Charts
Sizes 2-20
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Size | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
Waist
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24 in | 26 in | 28 in | 30 in | 32 in | 34 in | 36 in | 38 in | 40 in | 42 in |
61 cm | 66.1 cm | 71.2 cm | 76.3 cm | 81.4 cm | 86.5 cm | 91.6 cm | 96.7 cm | 101.8 cm | 106.9 cm | |
Hips
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36 in | 38 in | 40 in | 42 in | 44 in | 46 in | 48 in | 50 in | 52 in | 54 in |
91.4 cm | 96.5 cm | 101.6 cm | 106.7 cm | 111.8 cm | 116.9 cm | 122 cm | 127.1 cm | 132.2 cm | 137.3 cm |
Sizes 18-34
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Size | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 |
Waist
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40 in | 42 in | 44 in | 46 in | 48 in | 50 in | 52 in | 54 in | 56 in |
101.6 cm | 106.7 cm | 111.8 cm | 116.9 cm | 122 cm | 127.1 cm | 132.2 cm | 137.3 cm | 142.4 cm | |
Hips
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48 in | 50 in | 52 in | 54 in | 56 in | 58 in | 60 in | 62 in | 64 in |
121.9 cm | 127 cm | 132.1 cm | 137.2 cm | 142.3 cm | 147.4 cm | 152.5 cm | 157.6 cm | 162.7 cm |
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Piece Name | Sizes 2-10 | Sizes 12-20 | Sizes 18-24 | Sizes 26-34 |
Pencil Skirt, fabric (1, 3, 7, 16) | ||||
45 in
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1-3/4 yd | 2-1/4 yd | 2-1/4 yd | 2-3/4 yd |
1.6 m | 2.1 m | 2.1 m | 2.5 m | |
60 in
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1-3/4 yd | 2-1/4 yd | 1-7/8 yd | 2-1/4 yd |
1.6 m | 2.1 m | 1.7 m | 2.1 m | |
Pencil Skirt, lining (1, 4, 8) | ||||
45 in
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2 yd | 2-1/4 yd | 2-1/4 yd | 2-1/4 yd |
1.8 m | 2.1 m | 2.1 m | 2.1 m | |
60 in
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1-1/4 yd | 1-1/2 yd | 2-1/4 yd | 2-1/4 yd |
1.2 m | 1.4 m | 2.1 m | 2.1 m | |
Pencil Skirt Curved Pocket Interfacing (5) | ||||
60 in
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1/4 yd | 1/4 yd | 1/4 yd | 1/4 yd |
0.2 m | 0.2 m | 0.2 m | 0.2 m | |
Pencil Skirt Shaped Pocket Interfacing (6) | ||||
60 in
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1/4 yd | 1/4 yd | 1/4 yd | 1/4 yd |
0.2 m | 0.2 m | 0.2 m | 0.2 m | |
Waistband Interfacing (16 or 17) | ||||
60 in
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1/4 yd | 1/4 yd | 1/4 yd | 1/4 yd |
0.2 m | 0.2 m | 0.2 m | 0.2 m | |
Circle Skirt, fabric and lining (10, 11, 12, 13, 16) | ||||
45 in
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3-1/4 yd | 3-3/4 yd | 3-1/2 yd | 3-7/8 yd |
3 m | 3.5 m | 3.2 m | 3.5 m | |
60 in
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2-1/2 yd | 2-3/4 yd | 2-1/2 yd | 2-3/4 yd |
2.3 m | 2.5 m | 2.3 m | 2.5 m | |
Straps, Ruffles, and Bib (18, 19, 20, 21) | ||||
45 in
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1-1/2 yd | 1-1/2 yd | 1-7/8 yd | 2 yd |
1.4 m | 1.4 m | 1.7 m | 1.8 m | |
60 in
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1-3/8 yd | 1-3/8 yd | 1-1/2 yd | 1-3/4 yd |
1.3 m | 1.3 m | 1.4 m | 1.6 m | |
Chevron Pocket for Circle Skirt (15) | ||||
45 in
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3/4 yd | 3/4 yd | 5/8 yd | 3/4 yd |
0.7 m | 0.7 m | 0.6 m | 0.7 m | |
60 in
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1/2 yd | 5/8 yd | 5/8 yd | 5/8 yd |
0.5 m | 0.6 m | 0.6 m | 0.6 m | |
Curved Pocket for Circle Skirt (14) | ||||
45 in
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7/8 yd | 7/8 yd | 1 yd | 1 yd |
0.8 m | 0.8 m | 0.9 m | 0.9 m | |
60 in
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1/2 yd | 1/2 yd | 1 yd | 1 yd |
0.5 m | 0.5 m | 0.9 m | 0.9 m |
Sizes 2-20
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2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | |
Waist
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25 in | 27 in | 29 in | 31 in | 33 in | 35 in | 37 in | 39 in | 41 in | 43 in |
63.5 cm | 68.6 cm | 73.7 cm | 78.7 cm | 83.8 cm | 88.9 cm | 94 cm | 99 cm | 104.1 cm | 109.2 cm | |
Hips
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38 in | 40 in | 42 in | 44 in | 46 in | 48 in | 50 in | 52 in | 54 in | 56 in |
96.5 cm | 101.6 cm | 106.7 cm | 111.8 cm | 116.8 cm | 121.9 cm | 127 cm | 132 cm | 137.1 cm | 142.2 cm |
* Gored Circle Skirt sweep for size 8 is 198 in (502.9 cm); finished length for size 8 skirts is 27 in (68.6 cm).
Sizes 18-34
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Size | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 |
Waist
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41.5 in | 43.5 in | 45.5 in | 47.5 in | 49.5 in | 51.5 in | 53.5 in | 55.5 in | 57.5 in |
105.4 cm | 110.5 cm | 115.6 cm | 120.7 cm | 125.7 cm | 130.8 cm | 135.9 cm | 141 cm | 146.1 cm | |
Hips
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51.5 in | 53.5 in | 55.5 in | 57.5 in | 59.5 in | 61.5 in | 63.5 in | 65.5 in | 67.5 in |
130.8 cm | 135.9 cm | 141 cm | 146.1 cm | 151.1 cm | 156.2 cm | 161.3 cm | 166.4 cm | 171.5 cm |
* Gored Circle Skirt sweep for size 20 is 198.75 in (504.8 cm); finished length for size 20 skirts is 28 in (71.1 cm).
Fabric Notes
Main Fabric: bottom-weight wovens: cottons like canvas, twill, denim, corduroy, and sateen; linen and linen blends; wool suitings, flannel, and tweed; brocade; silk/wool blends; felt (for the circle skirt only).
Lining: light- to medium-weight lining fabrics.
Supplies
- Skirt fabric (see yardage chart in pattern)
- Lining fabric, optional (see yardage chart in pattern)
- Interfacing (see yardage chart in pattern)
- Thread to match fabric
- 7 inch zipper
- 1/4 yard (0.2 m) fusible interfacing or roll of 1 1/4-inch-wide (3 cm) fusible stay tape to stabilize zipper opening
- Hook and bar closure
- Two 1 1/4 inch decorative buttons for shaped pocket pencil skirt (optional)