Early 1920s Panel Back Skirt Downloads | Past Patterns 9412

These Early 1920s Panel Back Skirt Downloads reproduce an original McCall Pattern Company design for a slim, tailored skirt with a panel back, front in two sections, and a hip-pocket effect. The Early 1920s Panel Back Skirt Downloads reflect the modern, narrowed silhouette that became fashionable at the start of the decade. As women moved away from the fuller skirts of the 1910s, separate skirts like this offered a practical but stylish option with clean vertical lines and interesting construction details. Pattern 9412 appeared in the April 1920 issue of McCall’s Magazine. The original pattern description identifies it as a ladies’ skirt with a panel back, front in two sections, and a hip-pocket effect. The surviving instruction set also confirms that the skirt is cut in 5 pieces and closes at the left side of the back. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Design Features of the Early 1920s Panel Back Skirt Downloads These Early 1920s Panel Back Skirt Downloads create a slim early 1920s skirt with a long, tailored line and a distinctive overlapping front treatment. The lower front section buttons over the lower section, adding visual interest while preserving the straight, fashionable silhouette associated with the period. The instruction booklet notes that the skirt measures 38 or 39 inches in length from the waistline, depending on the version selected. It also includes an inside belt, pocket section, back panel, and upper and lower front sections as part of the construction. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} Pattern Details Past Patterns 9412 Originally published by the McCall Pattern Company Early 1920s women’s skirt Panel back construction Front in two sections Hip-pocket effect 5 pattern pieces 3/8″ seam allowance Waist 26″ This is the only size offered for this pattern set Digital Download Formats Included 36″ wide format: 1 page, no split pieces 8.5″x11″ tiled pattern: 25 pages A4 tiled pattern: 25 pages A0 copy shop pattern: 2 pages, no split pieces 8.5″x11″ instruction booklet: 4 pages A4 instruction booklet: 4 pages The 36″ wide and A0 files are also helpful for sewists using projector-compatible workflows. For additional guidance, please see our Projector Sewing help page. Skill Level: 2/5 These Early 1920s Panel Back Skirt Downloads are best suited to an adventurous beginner or confident intermediate sewist. The skirt uses straightforward construction overall, but the overlapping front treatment, pocket placement, back pleat, inside belt application, and period finishing details require accuracy and careful marking. The original instructions emphasize marking all perforations before removing the pattern from the cloth, which is typical of early twentieth-century pattern systems. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} Fabric Requirements 2-5/8 yards of 40″ wide fabric. Suggested Fabrics Suitable materials for the Early 1920s Panel Back Skirt Downloads include wool novelty stripe, wool flannel, prunella cloth, wool pongee, wool homespun, and wool tweed. These fabrics help recreate the crisp drape and tailored daywear appearance associated with skirts of the early 1920s. What You Receive Your download includes the Past Patterns digital pattern files in multiple print formats, along with the instruction booklet prepared for home printing. This allows you to choose the format that best suits your workspace, printer, or copy shop preference. Printed Version Available If you would prefer a mailed paper version, this pattern is also available here: Early 1920s Panel Back Skirt Sewing Pattern. About Past Patterns Past Patterns is known for historically informed sewing patterns based on original source material. These Early 1920s Panel Back Skirt Downloads preserve an authentic period design while making it convenient for modern historical dressmakers, costume makers, reenactors, and vintage sewing enthusiasts. Copyright Past Patterns 1979–2026. All rights reserved.