1910s Skirt Downloads | Past Patterns 5328

Authentic 1910s Skirt Downloads with Three Distinct Variations These 1910s Skirt Downloads reproduce an original Standard Fashion Company design for a three- or four-piece women’s skirt. The pattern may be constructed with a high or regulation waistline, in round or shorter length, and with a habit-style back. Optional decorative bands and a panel that may be tacked in place or allowed to fall freely provide several ways to personalize the finished garment. The downloadable pattern includes seven full-size pieces in 36-inch-wide, A0, A4, and 8.5-by-11-inch formats. Period construction directions and supplemental dressmaking instructions are also included. 1910s Skirt Downloads Design Options The original Standard Fashion Company description identifies the garment as a “Ladies’ Three or Four Piece Skirt” with several construction and styling options: Three-piece skirt with a separate decorative panel Four-piece skirt without the panel High or regulation waistline Round or shorter finished length Habit-style treatment at the back Panel that may be tacked to the skirt or left to fall freely Three slightly circular decorative bands The seven included pattern pieces consist of the front, back, panel, upper band, middle band, lower band, and waist stay. The panel-and-band variation creates the most decorative version, while omitting these elements produces a simpler tailored skirt. Historical Context for These 1910s Skirt Downloads Women’s fashion changed substantially during the 1910s as the strongly shaped Edwardian silhouette gave way to straighter, more columnar forms. The Metropolitan Museum of Art explains that early twentieth-century designers helped move fashion away from rigid Victorian and Edwardian shaping toward garments offering greater freedom and comfort. This transition can be seen in the long vertical lines and comparatively restrained shaping of this skirt. Learn more from the Met’s overview of twentieth-century silhouette and support. The pattern’s optional high waist, narrow vertical panel, and long gored construction reflect the increasingly streamlined appearance of the decade. Its period instructions also explain how the skirt may be joined to a waist to create a semi-princess dress, demonstrating how home dressmakers adapted individual patterns to construct coordinated garments. Sizing Information These 1910s Skirt Downloads include one historical size: Waist: 28 inches Hip: 43 inches Finished center-front length below the regulation waistline: approximately 42½ inches Finished lower-edge circumference: approximately 2½ yards Number of sizes included: One Historical sizing differs from modern ready-to-wear sizing. Compare your body measurements with those listed above before printing or cutting. Experienced sewists may alter the pattern for other measurements. See the Past Patterns guide to resizing vintage patterns for additional guidance. Fabric Requirements The following requirements are for the included 28-inch waist size and are based on fabric approximately 44 inches wide: Three-piece skirt with panel and three bands: 4¼ yards Four-piece skirt without panel or bands: 3⅛ yards Three contrasting bands: 1 yard Appropriate fabric choices include bottom-weight linen, cotton twill, lightweight wool, wool blends, silk, and velvet. Select a fabric with sufficient body to support the long gored silhouette while allowing the optional panel to hang gracefully. Digital Pattern Formats Included The 1910s Skirt Downloads package includes the following files: 36-inch-wide format: 2 pages with no split pattern pieces A0 format: 3 pages with 2 pattern pieces split between pages 8.5-by-11-inch tiled pattern: 56 pages A4 tiled pattern: 56 pages Instruction booklet: 4 pages in both 8.5-by-11-inch and A4 formats The 36-inch-wide and A0 files may also be used with a sewing projector. Visit the Past Patterns Projector Sewing Help page for calibration and setup guidance. This listing is for a digital product. No printed pattern or physical package will be mailed. Customers who prefer a professionally printed pattern may order the printed 1910s skirt sewing pattern. Skill Level: 2/5 — Advanced Beginner The basic gored-skirt construction is suitable for an advanced beginner who has completed at least one simple garment. The included period dressmaking lesson provides useful guidance for fitting and finishing the waist. The optional free-hanging panel, curved bands, inside belt, habit-style back, and choice of waistline require careful marking and accurate alignment. Sewists who omit the panel and decorative bands will create the simplest version, while those using every design element should be comfortable applying curved pieces and interpreting historical sewing directions. Why Choose Past Patterns? Past Patterns has specialized in historically accurate sewing patterns since 1979. Each reproduction preserves important details from the original design while making historical clothing accessible to modern sewists, costumers, reenactors, theatrical wardrobe departments, and vintage-fashion enthusiasts. Copyright Notice Copyright Past Patterns 1979–2026. All rights reserved.