This skirt is drafted based on an original pattern from an 1895 Harper's Bazar Magazine supplement. The very full skirt has a gore in front, and very wide gores on each side. The sides fall smoothly from the waist into four folds at the hem. The back is made up of three godets, each forming a large fold. The folds are held in place by a tape on the inside. The placket is in the left side back seam. The opening is hidden under the left back godet.

The skirt measures a full six yards around at the hem. This is the widest skirt I have seen for this period. It should be worn over several petticoats to give the proper wide effect. Combine this skirt with huge sleeves, and you have a classic 1890's look.

This pattern works best with 50" or wider material. If using 45" wide, you may need to piece together the wide side gores.

Sizing and Yardage Information:

All the sizes are included, as given below.

SIZE

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

22

24

26

Waist

21"

22"

23"

24"

25"

26 1/2"

28"

30"

32"

34"

36"

38"

40"

Fabric

5 5/8 yards

5 5/8 yards

5 5/8 yards

5 5/8 yards

5 ¾ yards

5 ¾ yards

6 yards

6 yards

6 ¼ yards

6 ¼ yards

6½ yards

6½ yards

6 5/8 yards

Lining

5 5/8 yards

5 5/8 yards

5 5/8 yards

5 5/8 yards

5 ¾ yards

5 ¾ yards

6 yards

6 yards

6 ¼ yards

6 ¼ yards

6½ yards

6½ yards

6 5/8 yards

*Hem facing

1 ½ yards

1 ½ yards

1 ½ yards

1 ½ yards

1 ½ yards

1 ½ yards

1 ½ yards

1 ½ yards

1 ½ yards

1 ½ yards

1 ½ yards

1 ½ yards

1 ½ yards

Yardages given are approximate, based on 54" wide material.
*Hem facing may be of fashion fabric or lining, as desired.

Notions: Hook and eye closures. 1 ½ yards hem stiffener (use heavy linen, buckram, or other crisp fabric) 2 yards tape (may use ribbon)