My Circle Skirt Project

[pauline]

I am having this fabric which I chosen as been a vintage look to it made into a 50's Full Circle Skirt.

So I thought I start a topic on circle skirts.
is there a typical length of one.
Did the hem line of change over the 50's ?

 

[retro ruth]

Nice fabric. I think they were generally a few inches below the knee in the 50s - of course the actual measurement depends on your height.

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Skirt hems in the late '40s to early '50s are often 27 to 29 inches from the waist - they get progressively shorter as the years go on. As Ruth mentioned, the length varies depending on the height of the wearer.

 

[pauline]

This fabric has been made up and is just waiting for the button hole made, I going to start a blog about creating a full look from the fabric to the finished outfit.
The best way I feel is if you interested in reading it then in a while send me a p/m for the link to my site.

 

[pauline]

Part two of my circle skirt project:
These are the photos taken by the lady who has made it up. The last one is of course the finished skirt.

 

[Midge]

Love the fabric - and the matching scarf is a great idea .

Karin

 

[joules]

Looking good!

 

[pauline]

thank you ,there was some fabric lfet over some the lady made me a scarf also, next is the petty coat,
we are thinking of going for this one
petty coat

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Pauline, are you getting the petticoat made up too? There are lots of commercial ones available, if you preferred.